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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
The Alexa Tablet Pro Pen and Pro Keyboard attach magnetically and seem serviceable enough. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 The gym is serviceable, and while there is no spa, you are perfectly placed to get out there and not waste time on such frivolities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceability
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Noun
  • Mazda and racing partnerships OpenAI is testing its models with industry partners to evaluate their usefulness in real engineering environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The same technology might eventually support searches for missing people, although Astro's usefulness still needs to be demonstrated during actual police operations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The policy prohibits the use of surveillance technology, discriminatory practices and unauthorized data collection.
    — James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Proposition 4 repeals California’s ban on the use of public funds to finance political campaigns.
    — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 3 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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