readability
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dəˈbɪl noun
1.
Also, read·a·ble·ness. the state or quality of being readable.
2.
Typography. the property of type that affects the ease with which printed matter can be read for a sustained period. Compare legibility ( def 2 ).
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readable (ˈriːdəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of handwriting, etc) able to be read or deciphered; legible |
| 2. | (of style of writing) interesting, easy, or pleasant to read |
| reada'bility | |
| —n | |
| 'readableness | |
| —n | |
| 'readably | |
| —adv | |
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Readability
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Example sentences
The portable device offers strain-free readability even in bright sunlight.
If stylistic errors interfere with readability or sense, the writing loses points for those as well.
We edit all opinion pieces before they are published so that they conform to our editorial style and standards of readability.
Recently schoolbook readability has been on the upswing.
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