Readable: meaning, definitions and examples

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readable

[ ˈriːdəbəl ]

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text

Easily read or understood; clear and easy to follow

Synonyms

comprehensible, intelligible, legible

Examples of usage

The book is written in a very readable style.
The instructions are presented in a readable format.
The report needs to be more readable for a wider audience.

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code

Capable of being executed and understood by a human rather than a computer

Synonyms

clear, human-readable, understandable

Examples of usage

The code needs to be more readable for easier maintenance.
Improving readability will make debugging faster.

Translations

Translations of the word "readable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legível

🇮🇳 पढ़ने योग्य

🇩🇪 lesbar

🇮🇩 terbaca

🇺🇦 читабельний

🇵🇱 czytelny

🇯🇵 読みやすい

🇫🇷 lisible

🇪🇸 legible

🇹🇷 okunaklı

🇰🇷 읽기 쉬운

🇸🇦 مقروء

🇨🇿 čitelný

🇸🇰 čitateľný

🇨🇳 可读的

🇸🇮 berljiv

🇮🇸 læsanlegur

🇰🇿 оқуға жарамды

🇬🇪 წასაკითხი

🇦🇿 oxunan

🇲🇽 legible

Word origin

The word 'readable' originated from the verb 'read' combined with the suffix '-able,' which means 'capable of.' The term first appeared in the mid-19th century, emphasizing the quality of being easily read or understood. Over time, 'readable' has become a common term in various fields, from literature to technology, highlighting the importance of clarity and accessibility in communication.