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usability

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[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.


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The nonprofit organization frequently publishes reports with insomnia-curing titles like “Parametric Study of Booster Seat Design Characteristics” and “Assessing Tether Anchor Labeling and Usability in Pickup Trucks.”

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2022

Usability is a technical term for “ease of use” or “user-friendliness” and measures the extent to which users can achieve their goals effectively, efficiently, and with satisfaction.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2018

Usability has to account for the users' context.

From Scientific American • Jul. 21, 2018

Usability is of the highest order, as your hands are able to comfortably extend over the flat surface of the backplate.

From Forbes • Jul. 8, 2013

Usability problems and lack of apps in the BlackBerry store could be lethal.

From Inc • Jan. 24, 2013

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