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

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

Examples of usability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The MagneDrive motor is integrated in the chassis design to enable easier installation and improved usability. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The organizations achieving sustained success are focusing heavily on explainability, usability, and operational integration, alongside predictive accuracy. — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

The strap The strap of a messenger bag can make or break the comfort and overall usability. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Our review highlighted its everyday usability, lightweight design, and overall good value, though this configuration’s measly 128GB of storage is a bit of a letdown. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for usability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility