Readability

/ˌriːdəˈbɪləti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The quality of being easy to read and understand.
The readability of the text was enhanced by using simpler language.
A measure of how accessible a piece of writing is to its intended audience.
The article was revised to improve its readability for the general public.
The degree to which written material is clear and comprehensible.
Using bullet points and short sentences improved the readability of the report.

Etymology

From 'read' + '-ability', indicating the quality of being readable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high readability:
Text that is easy to read and understand.
low readability:
Text that is difficult to read and comprehend.
readability score:
A numerical value that indicates the ease of reading a document.

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