usability
noun
us·abil·i·ty
ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being usable : ease of use
Each feature is designed to enhance reliability, efficiency, and usability, ensuring dependable performance across a variety of scenarios.—
Lauren Carpenter
Lauren CarpenterOne 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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Security, durability, and daily usability The M6 is suitable for year-round outdoor use and is easy to clean.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Together, these additions improve everyday usability rather than simply adding items to a specification sheet.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Diluting the MacBook Pro's Identity Apple’s push to a uniform user interface risks eroding the professional identity of the MacBook Pro, and risks alienating the creatives’ need for desktop levels of usability for mobile-first accessibility.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Because this is the latest release, performance and usability improvements are built in.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Together, these additions improve everyday usability rather than simply adding items to a specification sheet.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Diluting the MacBook Pro's Identity Apple’s push to a uniform user interface risks eroding the professional identity of the MacBook Pro, and risks alienating the creatives’ need for desktop levels of usability for mobile-first accessibility.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Because this is the latest release, performance and usability improvements are built in.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
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“Usability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usability. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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