# usable

/ˈjuzəbəɫ/ (US) · /jˈuːzəbəl/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/usable
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. functional or available

adjective · CEFR B1

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

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

- The old bicycle is still usable even though it has some rust on the frame.
- After the storm, the engineers assessed which parts of the bridge remained usable and which required immediate structural reinforcement.

### 2. easy to use

adjective · CEFR B2

easy and practical for a person to use or understand.

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

- The new app is much more usable than the previous version.
- The software update focused on making the interface more usable for non-technical staff by simplifying the navigation menu.

## Examples

- The old chair is still usable.
- The software update made the interface more usable for new employees.
- While the prototype was functional, its rough edges rendered it barely usable in high-stress environments.

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