Operability: meaning, definitions and examples

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operability

[ ˌɒpərəˈbɪlɪti ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.