Readability
noun
How easy a piece of text is to read.
The readability of the article is high because it uses simple words and clear sentences.
Often appears as...
- readability factor
- readability score
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Academic
noun
A feature in computing where text is easy to read on a display screen.
The device has a high readability, making it suitable for long reading sessions.
Often appears as...
- screen readability
- readability enhancement
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Technical
noun
How easy a piece of text is to read.
The readability of the article is high because it uses simple words and clear sentences.
Often appears as...
- readability factor
- readability score
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A feature in computing where text is easy to read on a display screen.
The device has a high readability, making it suitable for long reading sessions.
Often appears as...
- screen readability
- readability enhancement
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Audience Suitability
Consider the target audience; readability should match their reading level.
Children's books have a high readability for early readers.
Pro Tip 2/3Structural Clarity
Clear structure with headings and bullet points can improve a text's readability.
The report's readability was enhanced with subheadings.
Pro Tip 3/3Purpose Awareness
Keep the text's purpose in mind; informative texts should be particularly readable.
The textbook's readability aids learning.
Pro Tip 1/3Audience Suitability
Consider the target audience; readability should match their reading level.
Children's books have a high readability for early readers.
Pro Tip 2/3Structural Clarity
Clear structure with headings and bullet points can improve a text's readability.
The report's readability was enhanced with subheadings.
Pro Tip 3/3Purpose Awareness
Keep the text's purpose in mind; informative texts should be particularly readable.
The textbook's readability aids learning.
Pro Tip 1/3Audience Suitability
Consider the target audience; readability should match their reading level.
Children's books have a high readability for early readers.
Pro Tip 2/3Structural Clarity
Clear structure with headings and bullet points can improve a text's readability.
The report's readability was enhanced with subheadings.
Pro Tip 3/3Purpose Awareness
Keep the text's purpose in mind; informative texts should be particularly readable.
The textbook's readability aids learning.
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3 secrets to Netflix's...
to participate and i i think persuaded her a lot of the wisdom of what you know what you've created there well she's been a great uh teacher um and she gave the book really all of its readability so at the heart of your idea is hiring truly great creative people
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3 secrets to Netflix's...
to participate and i i think persuaded her a lot of the wisdom of what you know what you've created there well she's been a great uh teacher um and she gave the book really all of its readability so at the heart of your idea is hiring truly great creative people
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Vik Muniz
Brazilian Artist
My first job in Brazil was actually to develop a way to improve the readability of billboards, and based on speed, angle of approach and actually blocks of text. It was very - actually, it was a very good study, and got me a job in an ad agency. And they also decided that I had to - to give me a very ugly Plexiglas trophy for it.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
The YA category is an entirely new one, and seems to have more to do with readability than with age group or theme. The adult YA readers I know do actually consistently say that they are looking for an easy read, a fun read, an unchallenging read.
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Vik Muniz
Brazilian Artist
My first job in Brazil was actually to develop a way to improve the readability of billboards, and based on speed, angle of approach and actually blocks of text. It was very - actually, it was a very good study, and got me a job in an ad agency. And they also decided that I had to - to give me a very ugly Plexiglas trophy for it.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
The YA category is an entirely new one, and seems to have more to do with readability than with age group or theme. The adult YA readers I know do actually consistently say that they are looking for an easy read, a fun read, an unchallenging read.
Example 1 of 2
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