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Definition intelligibility in British English

intelligibility noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪnˌtelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
1

the quality of being clear and possible to understand

Example

We have taken a few additional liberties with the text for the sake of intelligibility.

Example

These bizarre twists of fate threaten the intelligibility of everyday life.

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1.1

the ability to be understood when you speak

Example

Our task was to assess the usability of a web-based system that helps non-native English speakers improve the intelligibility of their accent.

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Definition intelligibility in British English