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Meaning of usability
The quality of being easy to use or understand
Etymology of usability
The word "usability" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the word "usable", which is a combination of "use" and the suffix "-able", meaning capable of being used
The term gained prominence in the field of human-computer interaction and user experience design, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s
Synonyms
accessibility
user experience
functionality
practicality
ease of use
simplicity
intuitiveness
clarity
readability
navigability
operability
maintainability
efficiency
effectiveness
productivity
convenience
handiness
usefulness
utility
functionality
user-friendliness
simplicity
straightforwardness
manageability
wieldability
applicability
adaptability
compatibility
coherence
consistency
understandability
Definitions
- The state or fact of being usable
- * The quality of being easy to use or understand, especially by being simple or intuitive
Usage Examples
- The new software has improved usability features, making it easier for beginners to navigate
- * The company conducted usability testing to identify areas for improvement in their website's design
- * The product's usability was a major factor in its success, as it was easy to use and understand
Antonyms
inaccessibility
unusability
impracticality
complexity
difficulty
clumsiness
awkwardness
inconvenience
uselessness
inapplicability
incompatibility
incomprehensibility
ambiguity
obscurity
murkiness
abstruseness
reconditeness
incomprehensibility