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Definition of usability

usability

/ˌjuː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:usably
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Plural:usabilities
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Adjective:usable
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• noun

1

The degree to which something is able or fit to be used, especially the ease with which a user can learn to operate, navigate, and interact with a product, system, or software interface.

Example

"The software developers conducted extensive testing to improve the usability of the new mobile application."

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• Rhymes for usability

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'usable' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', deriving ultimately from Old French 'user' and Latin 'uti' (to make use of).

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