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steerability

steerability

6.8
How easy it is to guide or control something
  • noun
  • /ˌstɪrəˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : maniobrabilidad
  • The company's focus on steerability in their software ensures users can easily adapt the program to their needs.

Examples

  • Improved steerability in the latest car models allows drivers to handle them more safely on winding roads.

  • How would you explain to people that even though there is no free will, there's some steer still steerability in the system to some extent?

  • The new design of the bike enhances its steerability, making it easier to navigate sharp turns.

Synonyms

maneuverability
vssteerability
  • US
6 7.0

The ability of a car, boat, or drone to move and turn easily

focuses on movement agility while the key covers ability to be guided
controllability
vssteerability
  • Specialized
1 7.0

How easy it is to make a machine, system, or process do what you want

is about guiding direction and ease of control rather than broad management
turnability
vssteerability
  • Specialized
8.2

The ease with which a vehicle or chair can change direction

is broader, referring to overall capacity to be guided or controlled not just turning

How Controllable

maneuverability
  • US
6 7.0
steerability
  • Specialized
6.8

Surface Forms

steerability singular
steerabilities plural

Morphology

steerability = steerable (transparent) = steer + able + ity

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'steerable', so the meaning is a straightforward nominalization of 'steerable'.

Etymology

Steerability comes from steer meaning 'to guide' and the ending -ability meaning 'can be done'. So, steerability is the quality of being easy to guide or control, like how easily a car, a team, or a plan can be steered.