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usability
/ˌjuː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌjuː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
ease of use
Advancednoun
Definition
The degree to which a product is easy and pleasant for people to use.
Example
Usability testing showed that new users struggled to find the settings menu.
Usability testing showed that new users struggled to find the settings menu.
Etymology
From 'usable' plus '-ity'; the design sense grew with software.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in product design and user research.