readableness

noun

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  1. readability
  2. directness
  3. openness
  4. forthrightness
  5. straightforwardness
Noun
  • At Google, code approval was gated on readability, because code is how knowledge moves between engineers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • It is also designed to improve readability.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Definition of readability
Noun
  • The songwriting of the era became another source of inspiration, particularly its directness and simplicity.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Arsenal’s directness from last summer’s friendlies did not stick, the Rice-Zubimendi partnership did, showing how important these warm-up matches can be.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of directness
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  • Editor Chris McCaleb said that openness shaped how the entire series was built in post.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Compassionate Wisdom of the Heart requires certain spaciousness and openness for experiencing the present moment; however, that is much more difficult if at least a part of one's attention is concentrated on self-monitoring.
    — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of openness
Noun
  • Alvarado has had to address that in the wake of the film’s release, and perhaps that forthrightness has aided the box office.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of forthrightness
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  • But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
  • On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of straightforwardness
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