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Definition of explainability

explainability

/ɪkˌspleɪnəˈbɪləti/
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Adverb:explainably
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Plural:explainabilities
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Adjective:explainable
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explainability Lexical Profile

• noun

1

In computer science and artificial intelligence, the degree to which the internal mechanics, logic, and decision-making processes of a machine learning model can be understood by humans.

Example

"Regulators increasingly require high explainability in algorithmic systems used for healthcare diagnostics and credit scoring."

2

The quality or state of being able to be explained or understood clearly.

Example

"The professor emphasized the explainability of her research findings to ensure students could grasp the underlying principles."

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• Rhymes for explainability

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expire
expiry
explain
explainability
explainable
explainer
explanation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Explainability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/explainability
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