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performability

[ pərˌfɔːrməˈbɪləti ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

theater

The quality or ability of being performed or staged, especially in a theatrical context. It refers to the feasibility and suitability of a particular performance for a given audience or venue.

Synonyms

feasibility, practicability, suitability.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
performability	Used when referring to the execution capabilities of a system or process, especially in technical or engineering discussions. The performability of the new software needs to be evaluated before full deployment. Engineers are measuring the performability of the newly designed engine under various conditions.
feasibility	Used for assessing the practicality and possibility of a plan or project being carried out successfully. A feasibility study was conducted to determine if the project could be launched within the budget. Before starting this venture, let's discuss its feasibility based on our available resources.
suitability	Used to describe how well something fits a particular purpose or need, often in personal, professional, or environmental contexts. The suitability of this fabric for children's clothing is being evaluated. Her experience and skills make her a suitable candidate for the role.
practicability	Typically used when discussing how realistic or practical a plan or idea is in real-world scenarios. The practicability of recycling programs in rural areas needs to be examined. She questioned the practicability of implementing such advanced technology in educational institutions.

Examples of usage

The performability of the play was questioned due to its controversial content.
Her skills in directing greatly contributed to the performability of the production.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

business

The capability of a product, service, or system to be executed or carried out successfully. It involves the effectiveness and efficiency of the performance.

Synonyms

capability, effectiveness, efficiency.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
performability	This word appears to have been repeated by mistake. See the initial context and examples provided for 'performability'.
capability	This word refers to the ability of a person or system to do something. It is a broader term and can be used in various contexts such as technology, human skills, and resources. The new machine has the capability to process data much faster than the old one
effectiveness	Effectiveness is used when you want to describe how well a certain action, system, or strategy achieves its intended outcome. The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy exceeded all our expectations
efficiency	This term is best used when discussing how well a process or system uses resources (like time, money, or energy) to achieve a goal, often highlighting minimal waste. The efficiency of the factory improved after the new procedures were implemented

Examples of usage

The performability of the new software was tested extensively before its launch.
The company's success was attributed to the performability of its innovative products.

Translations

Translations of the word "performability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desempenho

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन क्षमता

🇩🇪 Leistungsfähigkeit

🇮🇩 keberhasilan

🇺🇦 продуктивність

🇵🇱 wydajność

🇯🇵 性能

🇫🇷 performabilité

🇪🇸 rendimiento

🇹🇷 performans

🇰🇷 성능

🇸🇦 الأداء

🇨🇿 výkonnost

🇸🇰 výkonnosť

🇨🇳 性能

🇸🇮 zmogljivost

🇮🇸 frammistaða

🇰🇿 орындау қабілеті

🇬🇪 შესრულების უნარი

🇦🇿 icra qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 rendimiento

Etymology

The term 'performability' is a relatively modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It combines 'performance' and 'ability' to denote the concept of being able to perform or execute something successfully. The word is often used in the fields of theater, business, and technology to describe the feasibility and effectiveness of performances, products, or systems.