
usability
/ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/
the ease with which users can accomplish their goals
usability in a sentence
“Usability testing revealed the form was too complex.”
Origin of usability
Latin usabilis 'fit for use' from uti 'to use' + -ability
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