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usable

adj.
US //ˈjuzəbəɫ// UK //jˈuːzəbəl// us·able
  1. 1 functional or available (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    in a good enough condition to be used for its purpose.

    capable of being used; functional and not broken or exhausted.

    Example

    The old bicycle is still usable even though it has some rust on the frame.

    Example

    After the storm, the engineers assessed which parts of the bridge remained usable and which required immediate structural reinforcement.
  2. 2 easy to use (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

    easy and practical for a person to use or understand.

    exhibiting high usability; designed in a way that is intuitive for the end user.

    Example

    The new app is much more usable than the previous version.

    Example

    The software update focused on making the interface more usable for non-technical staff by simplifying the navigation menu.
Origin

From Old French usable, from the verb user (“to use”).

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