usability

noun

us·abil·i·ty ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē

: the quality or state of being usable : ease of use

When netbooks arrived a couple of years ago, they were so tiny, only spider monkeys would find them usable. But as they've inched up in size and usability, their sales have taken off.—

David Pogue

One of the other great problems of computer software is preoccupation with bells and whistles, rather than usability. Even software that began as easily usable can evolve over time into something so burdened with complicated (and trivial) features that it is a challenge to figure out how to do the simplest thing.—

Thomas Sowell

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Ease of assembly: Including time taken, usability of instructions, overall complexity, tools and number of people required. —

Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Perhaps their best feature is usability, with everything from their touch controls to their app working flawlessly. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 By adopting a layered approach to security, balancing usability with protection, and leveraging automation, organizations can confidently navigate the complexities of SaaS identity management. —

Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Leaders should conduct usability testing with surgeons and other operating room staff to identify areas for improvement. —

Bhushan Jayeshkumar Patel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for usability