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Definition of serviceabilitynext
as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose I have doubts about the serviceability of some of the junk we've accumulated

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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Recent Examples of serviceability
Noun
Its integration into the River-Class destroyers supports the goal of achieving 75% fleet serviceability by contributing to high operational maturity and long-term supportability. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026 This new format bridges the gap between soldered RAM and traditional SO-DIMM slots, providing high-speed efficiency and a low profile while adding modular serviceability. Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Alone, a Whiskey Sour without an egg white is a serviceable, if incomplete, cocktail. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 However, Dylan Larkin’s trade request could throw a wrench into the team’s center-ice plans, making Compher, who’s still a serviceable third-line center, less expendable. Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceability
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Noun
  • Bangkok has argued that 25 years and five rounds of formal talks under the 2001 MOU produced no real progress, and that the framework had simply outlived its usefulness.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, an Inglewood Democrat, is carrying the measure for a coalition of public safety unions, which argue that the reform has saved billions of dollars and has outlived its usefulness.
    Dan Walters, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
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  • It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
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  • Ronaldo tried a bicycle kick on the rebound, to no avail.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • The debtors tried to get Antero to release to them the proceeds of the oil & gas leases, but to no avail.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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