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operability

operability

1 6.6
How well a system or device works as it should
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːpəˈræbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : operatividad
  • The stated objective is to "establish and assess the efficiency, operability, and reliability of solar energy-based rural electrification in a pilot project."

And you need to have Intel operability.

Examples

  • Hazard identification analysis techniques shall be adopted to identify all potential hazards affecting the integrity, operability, and serviceability of a pipeline.

    Blog text (20)

  • This "sand" gets into everything and has had an adverse impact on troop morale, air and ground operations, and equipment operability.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Casing treatments have been extensively used in aero-engine compressors to enhance operability.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Learnings from key factors that strongly impact the production system operability and operational strategies are discussed, including the achieved separation efficiency of the caisson, the impact of defoamer performance on caisson operation, and the importance of the hot oil circulation system.

    Academic text (2011)

  • These tests took about 70 hours and were accompanied by a detailed analysis program to monitor such aspects as operability, conversion efficiency, syngas contaminants, solid residue characteristics, and emissions.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The engineers conducted several tests to determine the operability of the new system under various conditions.

  • Before deploying the software, we need to ensure its operability within different user environments.

  • Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the operability of the equipment in extreme weather conditions.

Synonyms

viability
vsoperability
28 4.7

How well something can work in real life

focuses on functioning as intended rather than practicality or feasibility
operating capability
vsoperability
  • Specialized
1 5.3

The ability of a machine or system to work as it should

is broader, applying to devices, processes, and general use
performance capability
vsoperability
  • Specialized
4.2

How well a machine or device works

is about general ability to function or be used as intended
performability
vsoperability
  • Specialized
8.2

How well a system or part works under certain conditions

is about general functioning or usability rather than test conditions

Antonyms

inoperability
8.2

A situation when a machine or system cannot work as it should

How Operable

readiness
65 2.7
operability
  • Specialized
1 6.6

Surface Forms

operability singular
operabilities plural

Morphology

operability = operable (transparent) = operate + able + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to 'operable' (itself 'operate' + '-able'), so the meaning 'the quality of being operable' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Operability comes from operate, which means 'to work' or 'to do', and the ending -ability, which means 'can be done'. So operability is about whether a machine, system, or process can 'work' or be used as intended.