readability

American  

[ree-duh-bil-i-tee] / ˌri dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. Also readableness. the state or quality of being readable.

2. Typography. the property of type that affects the ease with which printed matter can be read for a sustained period.

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Etymology

Origin of readability

First recorded in 1835–45; readable + -ity

Example Sentences

The Handwriting Legibility Scale uses five factors, such as readability and letter formation, to score children’s writing and determine early on if they would need extra help from an occupational therapist.

From Seattle Times

The Mi brand was largely used in Western markets, presumably for readability and pronunciation reasons — phones like the Mi 11 are already called the Xiaomi 11 in China, for example.

From The Verge

Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs was written with “unprecedented” access to the Apple founder and praised for its detail, readability, and emotional insight.

From The Verge

If you have commas and spelling down pat and need help with readability, check out Hemingway.

From Fox News

Adrian Miller’s brand-new book “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue” is a rare union of rigorous scholarship and joyous readability.

From Seattle Times