read·abil·i·ty
ˌrē-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being readable
traces our history with skill and readability—
R. L. Duffus
R. L. Duffusthe physical readability of the book is poor because of its heavy, close typography—Robert Halsband
Robert Halsbandtesting the readability of prose by measuring the length of sentences—F. L. Mott
F. L. Mottimprovement in the readability of newspaper writing—Bruce Westley
Bruce WestleyExamples of readable in a Sentence
Adjective
The travel guide is very readable.
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Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities.
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Barbara Spindel,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.
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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The registry then produces code that’s readable by AI models scraping the internet.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
Survival is just the first step; the material also must remain readable as software changes.
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Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities.
—
Barbara Spindel,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.
—
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The registry then produces code that’s readable by AI models scraping the internet.
—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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“Readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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