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us·a·ble

also use·a·ble (yo͞o′zə-bəl)

adj.

1. Capable of being used: usable byproducts.

2. Fit for use; convenient to use: usable spare parts.

us′a·bil′i·ty, us′a·ble·ness n.

us′a·bly adv.

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Noun

usability - the quality of being able to provide good service

serviceability, serviceableness, usableness, useableness

usefulness, utility - the quality of being of practical use

Translations

použitelnost

Benutzerfreundlichkeit

ευχρηστία χρηστικότητα

käytettävyys

usabilidade

användbarhet

usability

n → Verwendbarkeit f; (of ideas, suggestions) → Brauchbarkeit f

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Citing their book as a good resource for those who have an interest, need, or direct role in conducting a usability test of a medical device (or system) or are presently studying the topic, Wiklund, Kendler, and Strochlic, with 50 combined years of usability testing experience, offer suggestions and recommendations.