Directability: meaning, definitions and examples

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directability

 

[ dɪˌrɛktəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in management

The quality of being able to be directed or managed effectively.

Synonyms

controllability, guidability, manageability.

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Word Description / Examples
directability

Used when referring to something's ability to be directed towards a goal or path, often requiring precision in movement or guidance.

  • The directability of the new drone model made it perfect for aerial photography
  • The vehicle's directability ensures it can navigate tight city streets with ease
manageability

Often describes how easy or difficult it is to manage something, such as a situation, task, or piece of equipment. It generally carries a more holistic notion of oversight.

  • The manageability of the new project management software was praised by all team members
  • Our primary goal is to improve the manageability of these complex processes
controllability

Refers to the ability to exercise control over something, implying a higher degree of influence and power. Often used in technical or engineering contexts.

  • The engineer focused on the controllability of the robotic arm to perform delicate tasks
  • Controllability of the chemical reactions is crucial in this experiment
guidability

Implies the ease with which something or someone can be guided or led, often used when discussing behavior or navigation.

  • The guidability of the dog made it a perfect candidate for the agility training program
  • The software's enhanced guidability improves user experience significantly

Examples of usage

  • His directability as a team leader made him the perfect candidate for the promotion.
  • The directability of the project was crucial for its success.

Translations

Translations of the word "directability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direcionabilidade

🇮🇳 निर्देशनीयता

🇩🇪 Lenkbarkeit

🇮🇩 keterarahan

🇺🇦 керованість

🇵🇱 sterowność

🇯🇵 方向性

🇫🇷 directivité

🇪🇸 directividad

🇹🇷 yönlendirilebilirlik

🇰🇷 지향성

🇸🇦 قابلية التوجيه

🇨🇿 řiditelnost

🇸🇰 riadenie

🇨🇳 可指向性

🇸🇮 usmerljivost

🇮🇸 stýranleiki

🇰🇿 бағыттылық

🇬🇪 მიმართულებადობა

🇦🇿 yönləndiriləbilənlik

🇲🇽 directividad

Etymology

The word 'directability' is a relatively modern term derived from the word 'direct' with the suffix '-ability' added to form a noun. It originated in the field of management and is commonly used to describe the quality of being easily managed or directed. The concept of directability is essential in organizational settings where effective leadership and control are crucial for success.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.