Releaseable

Releaseable is an adjectival form describing something that can be released. The term is formed from the verb release plus the suffix -able and is used across various domains to indicate that disclosure, discharge, or permission to let go is possible under applicable rules, conditions, or stages.

Spelling and usage notes: The more common and widely accepted form in contemporary dictionaries is releasable, with the root reshaped to releas- before adding -able. Releaseable appears in some texts but is generally considered less standard. When in doubt, consult a preferred dictionary or house style; many organizations consistently use releasable in formal writing.

Contexts and examples: In information management and security, releasable information is information that may be disclosed to a defined audience under law, policy, or contract. In declassification or regulatory processes, materials become releasable after satisfying criteria or clearance requirements. In product development or software, a build is described as releasable when it meets criteria for release to users. The term can also describe physical items or devices that may be released or disengaged under safe procedures.

Related terms: releasability is the noun form referring to the property of being releasable. The concept contrasts with unreleasable or non-releasable materials, which are restricted from disclosure or release due to policy, law, or safety concerns.

See also: release, declassification, information disclosure, eligibility for release.