usability n 1: the quality of being able to provide good service [syn: {serviceability}, {serviceableness}, {usableness}, {useableness}, {usability}]
usability <programming> The effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction with which users can achieve tasks in a particular environment of a product. High usability means a system is: easy to learn and remember; efficient, visually pleasing and fun to use; and quick to recover from errors. (http://orrnet.com/). (1999-04-01)