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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

readability

/riːdæbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does readability mean?

noun

The quality of being easy to understand; the ability of written or spoken language to be easily comprehended by the reader or listener. Readability is often measured by metrics such as the Flesch-Kincaid grade level or the Gunning-Fog index.

Example

"The author's use of simple language and short sentences improved the readability of the article, making it accessible to a wider audience."

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