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usability

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[yooz-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌjuz əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the fact, quality, or degree of being usable; availability, suitability, or convenience for use.


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“The reforms will address unintended consequences in the leverage framework and strengthen the releasability and usability of buffers,” the BOE said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Commission of Fine Arts pushed for a unified look for the stations out of a conviction that aesthetic coherence is in service of a transit system’s safety, usability and dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

To be clear, user-friendly design and usability principles have indeed transformed the world for the better in many ways, and to an incredible degree.

From Slate Apr. 4, 2026

ExpressVPN is our recommended VPN for its balance of high-tier security and effortless usability.

From Salon Mar. 30, 2026

I could quickly assess and summarize the usability of the many books I consulted.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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