Dictionary Definition
operable adj
1 capable of being treated by surgical operation;
"an operable cancer" [ant: inoperable]
2 fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster
was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a
bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the
dishwasher is now in working order" [syn: functional, usable, useable, in
working order(p), operational]
3 usable for a specific purpose; "an operable
plan"; "a practicable solution" [syn: practicable]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Adjective
- Able to be operated or used
- Able to be put into operation; practicable
- Able to be treated by surgery
Extensive Definition
Operability is the ability to keep a system in a
functioning and operating condition.
In a computing systems environment
with multiple systems this includes the ability of products,
systems and business processes to work together to accomplish a
common task such as finding and returning availability of inventory
for flight.
In the gas
turbine engine business, engine operability is the ability of
the engine to operate without compressor
stall or surge, combustor flame-out or other power loss.
Operability engineers work in the fields of engine and compressor
modeling, control and test to ensure the engine meets its ignition,
starting, acceleration, deceleration and over-speed requirements
under the most extreme operating conditions.
Operability is considered one of the ilities and is closely related
to supportability
and maintainability.
Operability also refers to whether or not a
surgical operation can be performed to treat a patient with a
reasonable degree of safety and chance of success.
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
achievable, actable, appliable, applicable, attainable, banausic, compassable, compliant, doable, effective, effectual, efficient, exploitable, feasible, fit, functional, in working order,
manageable, maneuverable, manipulable, manipulatable, negotiable, operatable, operational, overcomable, performable, pliable, practicable, practical, pragmatic, realizable, reusable, serviceable, superable, surmountable, usable, utilizable, viable, workable