serviceability

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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Recent Examples of serviceability Samsung hasn't promised the same serviceability, but the military spec rating means its watch is more rugged to begin with. PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceability
Noun
  • Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Leadership in batteries, robotics and automation brings economies of scale and deep R&D pipelines that can be redirected toward military use.
    Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For publisher Electronic Arts, strategic attrition might just be their winning path, too; after rejiggering their military shooter formula for over a decade to little avail, Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be a breakthrough amid the perpetual dominance of endless Call of Duty releases.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Russian officials have tried desperately to mitigate this downward trajectory, but to little avail.
    Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Serviceability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceability. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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