usability
gb/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti/ us/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti/
C1
English
~ 5700
használhatóság, felhasználóbarátság, felhasználhatóság, alkalmazhatóság
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
the usability of [a product/system/website]
We hired a consultant to evaluate the usability of our new mobile app.
Felbéreltünk egy tanácsadót, hogy értékelje az új mobilalkalmazásunk használhatóságát.
Poor usability was one of the main reasons customers abandoned the online checkout process.
A gyenge használhatóság volt az egyik fő oka annak, hogy az ügyfelek félbehagyták az online fizetési folyamatot.
The redesign focused on improving usability for older users with limited technical experience.
Good usability can reduce training costs and support requests in large organizations.
The study compared the usability of three different project management tools.
Learner examples
The usability of this website is very good.
Ennek a weboldalnak nagyon jó a használhatósága.
They changed the menu to improve usability on small phones.
Megváltoztatták a menüt, hogy javítsák a használhatóságot a kisebb telefonokon.
Because of bad usability, many users cannot finish the form.
Our team is testing the usability of the new ticket system.
Good usability helps new users learn the software quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "usability" with "utility" or "usefulness". "Usability" is about how easy something is to use, while "utility" and "usefulness" are about how helpful or valuable it is. Another common mistake is spelling it as *usebility* instead of *usability*.
Meaning
ease of use of a design
Collocations
usability testing
|usability issues
|usability problems
|usability study
|improve usability
|good usability
Synonyms
user-friendliness (More informal; often used in marketing or everyday speech instead of in professional design discussions.)
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ease of use (Neutral phrase that directly focuses on how easy something is to use, sometimes less technical than "usability.")
Antonyms
complexity (Highlights that something is difficult or complicated to use, which reduces its usability.)
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inaccessibility (Emphasizes that users cannot easily reach or operate the system, the opposite of high usability.)
Themes
technology
|design
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How easy and comfortable it is for people to use a product, website, app, or system to do what they want to do.
The extent to which a product, system, or interface can be used easily, efficiently, and satisfactorily by its intended users to achieve specific goals.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
the usability of [a resource/idea/material]
The extreme weather reduces the usability of the outdoor space for most of the year.
A szélsőséges időjárás az év nagy részében csökkenti a kültéri tér felhasználhatóságát.
Researchers questioned the usability of the collected data for long-term planning.
A kutatók megkérdőjelezték az összegyűjtött adatok felhasználhatóságát a hosszú távú tervezéshez.
The usability of these recycled materials depends on strict quality controls.
Legal restrictions limit the usability of the land for commercial projects.
We need to consider the usability of this concept outside the laboratory.
Learner examples
The usability of this old computer is low today.
Ennek a régi számítógépnek ma alacsony a felhasználhatósága.
Rain and snow affect the usability of the stadium.
Az eső és a hó befolyásolja a stadion felhasználhatóságát.
Some rules reduce the usability of this public park.
The company checked the usability of the new materials.
The teacher talked about the usability of the study results in real life.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this sense in everyday situations where simpler words like "use", "usefulness", or "practical" are more natural. "Usability" is more common in careful or written language than in casual speech.
Meaning
practical ability to be used
Collocations
limited usability
|practical usability
|real-world usability
|usability of the data
|usability of the results
Synonyms
practicality (Focuses on how realistic and workable something is in practice, not just the fact that it is easy to use.)
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applicability (Stresses whether something can be applied in a particular context, often in academic or technical writing.)
Antonyms
uselessness (Describes something that cannot be used in a helpful way, the direct opposite of having usability.)
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impracticality (Shows that something is difficult or impossible to use in real situations, even if it works in theory.)
Themes
business
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How possible and practical it is to use something in real life.
The quality of something being suitable or fit for practical use or application, especially in real-world situations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
usability
IPA
GB/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti/
US/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti/
Syllables & stress
us - ab - il - ity (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (us)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: usability
- Plural: usability
Word family
Related words
usage
noun B1
useful
adjective A2
usefulness
noun B2
usefully
adverb
reuse
verb B1
reusable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
misuse
verb B2
Expressions
usability engineer
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
engineer focusing on usability
An engineer who plans, tests, and improves how easy software or hardware is for users.
Examples
- The company is hiring a usability engineer for the medical devices team.
- As a usability engineer, he conducts tests and reports on user behavior.
usability expert
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti ˈɛkspɚt/
fixed phrase
technical
specialist in usability
A person whose job is to check and improve how easy products and systems are to use.
Examples
- We brought in a usability expert to review the prototype.
- As a usability expert, she often works with both designers and developers.
usability heuristics
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti hjʊɹˈɪstɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
rules for evaluating usability
Simple rules or guidelines that experts use to check if a user interface is easy to use.
Examples
- The team applied standard usability heuristics to review the interface.
- Students learned ten basic usability heuristics for interface design.
usability improvements
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti ɪmpɹˈuvmənts/
fixed phrase
technical
changes that enhance usability
Changes that make a product, website, or app easier and clearer for people to use.
Examples
- The latest release includes several usability improvements on mobile.
- Customer feedback guided our usability improvements in the dashboard.
usability issues
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti ˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase
technical
problems with ease of use
Problems that make a product, website, or app hard or confusing for people to use.
Examples
- We fixed several usability issues before the public release.
- Early feedback highlighted major usability issues in the search feature.
usability lab
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti lˈæb/
fixed phrase
technical
room for usability testing
A special room with cameras and tools where people are observed as they use a product, so testers can study usability.
Examples
- The usability lab is equipped with eye-tracking cameras.
- They invited customers to the usability lab to test the new interface.
usability problems
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti pɹˈɑbləmz/
fixed phrase
technical
difficulties in using a design
Things that make it hard for users to use a product in a simple, clear way.
Examples
- The redesign aimed to solve long-standing usability problems.
- Participants reported severe usability problems with the login process.
usability study
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
technical
research project on usability
A research project that looks at how people use a product and how easy or hard it is for them.
Examples
- The usability study compared three different navigation designs.
- Our usability study involved remote sessions with users in five countries.
usability test
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
a session to check usability
One study or session where people use a product while observers check how easy it is to use.
Examples
- Each participant took part in a 30-minute usability test.
- The usability test showed that the signup form was confusing.
usability testing
1/jˈuzəbˈɪlɪti tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
testing ease of use with users
The process of watching real people use a product, website, or app to see how easy it is for them to use it.
Examples
- We scheduled usability testing before launching the new website.
- Usability testing revealed that users could not find the search bar.