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
David PogueOne 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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While major product updates take time, businesses that commit to consistently improving usability show they’re invested in their customers’ success.
—Roli Saxena, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Apple's demo this week provides the strongest indication yet that passkey developers are making meaningful progress in improving usability.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
No More Apple Help: The End of Warranty and Support
The first usability windows that will close are a computer's initial warranty period and the termination of service from Apple customer support.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
This article offers an in-depth look at the technology, key functions, and usability of the Dreame Z1 Pro for general consumers and smart-home adopters.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Roli Saxena, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Apple's demo this week provides the strongest indication yet that passkey developers are making meaningful progress in improving usability.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
No More Apple Help: The End of Warranty and Support
The first usability windows that will close are a computer's initial warranty period and the termination of service from Apple customer support.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
This article offers an in-depth look at the technology, key functions, and usability of the Dreame Z1 Pro for general consumers and smart-home adopters.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for usability
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“Usability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usability. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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