BusinessSeptember 7, 2026

invocable

in-VOH-kuh-bul

Definition

Able to be called upon, triggered, or executed by a system or process to perform a specific function.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'invocare' (to call upon), the word entered English via Old French to describe things that can be summoned, appealed to, or put into operation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe past work experiences that should be converted into 'invocable Skills' so that AI can automatically trigger and apply those lessons to future tasks.

AI: Not Just an Organizational Tool — But Your Business’s New Competitor

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