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Meaning of readable

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

readable

Pronunciation:/ˈɹiːdəbl̩/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of handwriting, print, etc) legible, possible to read or at least decipher

    Example: If that sign was still readable we'd know where we are!

  2. Which can be read—i.e. accessed or played—by a certain technical type of device

    Example: No sale, those aren't readable with my DVD-player!

  3. (of a book) enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed

    Example: These assembly instructions aren't readable, I still don't have a clue how to start!