Usability Meaning
/ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or condition of being usable.
nounThe degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.
Sentence Examples
Usability testing should include feedback from users with disabilities.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new app was praised because users finished tasks quickly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new software was praised for its high level of ____, making it very easy for everyone to master quickly today.
Word Origin & History
From usable + -ity or use + -ability.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The template was repiloted by the same four surgeons and recovery ward nurses to see if opinions and the usability of the template had improved, with the eventual aim of computerising the template."
— 2015 August 6, M. Sayma et al., “From Inpatient Notes to Outpatient Followup: Enhancing the Rhinology Service in a Tertiary Centre through Student Led Projects”, in International Journal of Otolaryngology, volume 2015, →DOI:
"The ability to learn how to use a system (learnability) is also a major subcharacteristic of usability."
— 2022, UGC NET Computer Science Paper II Chapter Wise Notebook, page 1346:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new app was praised because users finished tasks quickly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new software was praised for its high level of ____, making it very easy for everyone to master quickly today.