Operability: meaning, definitions and examples

⚙️
Add to dictionary

operability

 

[ ˌɒpərəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

The ability of a system or equipment to function effectively and efficiently without causing disruption or downtime.

Synonyms

efficiency, functionality, reliability

Examples of usage

  • The operability of the new software is impressive.
  • We need to ensure the operability of the machinery before starting production.
Context #2 | Noun

in a business context

The capability of a business or organization to operate smoothly and achieve its objectives.

Synonyms

effectiveness, functioning, performance

Examples of usage

  • The operability of the company has been affected by recent market changes.
  • Improving operability is crucial for the success of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "operability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 operabilidade

🇮🇳 संचालनशीलता

🇩🇪 Betriebsfähigkeit

🇮🇩 operabilitas

🇺🇦 працездатність

🇵🇱 operacyjność

🇯🇵 運用性 (うんようせい)

🇫🇷 opérabilité

🇪🇸 operabilidad

🇹🇷 işlenebilirlik

🇰🇷 운영 가능성 (운영 가능성)

🇸🇦 القدرة التشغيلية

🇨🇿 provozuschopnost

🇸🇰 prevádzkovateľnosť

🇨🇳 可操作性 (kě cāozuò xìng)

🇸🇮 operabilnost

🇮🇸 rekstrarhæfi

🇰🇿 жұмысқа жарамдылық

🇬🇪 ოპერატიულობა (op'erat'iuloba)

🇦🇿 işlək vəziyyət

🇲🇽 operabilidad

Etymology

The word 'operability' originated from the combination of 'operate' and the suffix '-ability', which denotes the quality or state of being. It first appeared in the mid-19th century in the context of mechanical systems and has since been widely used in various fields to describe the effectiveness and efficiency of functioning systems or organizations.

See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operable, operate, operated, operates, operating, operation, operational, operationally, operations, operative.