Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

usability

/ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.01 in modern English

Syllables: us-abil-i-ty
IPA: /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or condition of being usable.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."
"The ability to learn how to use a system (learnability) is also a major subcharacteristic of usability."

Etymology

From usable + -ity or use + -ability.

Usage

Inflected Forms

usabilities (plural) useability (alternative)

Derived Forms

reusability unusability

Frequently Paired Words

usable

Synonyms

serviceability serviceableness usableness useableness

Questions

How do you pronounce usability?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/.
What does usability mean?: The state or condition of being usable.
Where does usability come from?: From usable + -ity or use + -ability.

How to pronounce usability

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