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usability

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

noun

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

Other Word Forms

  • abusability noun
  • reusability noun
  • unusability noun

Example Sentences

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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

They then tested how different movement speeds influenced embodiment, including body ownership, sense of agency, usability, and social impressions such as competence and discomfort.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

But there remain concerns about privacy and usability.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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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