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expendable
01
easily replaced or sacrificed without significant loss or consequence, indicating a lack of value
02
suitable to be expended
03
(used of funds) remaining after taxes
expendable
adj
expend
v
unexpendable
adj
unexpendable
adj
Example
In times of crisis, some argue that certain positions in the company are expendable.
The military strategy regarded the frontline troops as expendable in order to achieve the mission's objectives.
The coach made tough decisions during the game, benching players he deemed expendable for the team's victory.
Unfortunately, the company's cost-cutting measures led to layoffs, and many employees felt like they were seen as expendable.