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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
The second-generation model builds on the company’s existing deployments, with a stronger focus on reliability, serviceability, and sustained performance in demanding warehouse environments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 Up to 200 hours of wireless battery life with backlighting off, plus a detachable battery designed for long-term serviceability. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Noyce, of Fairchild, went to a photography store and found a few serviceable lenses in a crate of antique movie cameras. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The Alexa Tablet Pro Pen and Pro Keyboard attach magnetically and seem serviceable enough. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
  • But the quality and usefulness of those answers depend greatly on the questions and instructions given.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The task force also recommends developing alternative response models that prioritize mental health professionals over police in appropriate situations, along with requiring less-lethal tools, training and clear use-of-force policies.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Flying cars arrive XPeng plans to introduce its two-seat flying vehicle for limited commercial use in the second half of 2027.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Davis Webb has tried to make the run game the main actor in his opening scripts, to little avail.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, Washington strove to align perceptions across theaters, to little avail.
    — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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