usability study
nounUK /ˌjuːzəˈbɪləti ˈstʌdi/
US /ˌjuːzəˈbɪləti ˈstʌdi/
A usability study is a test where people try a thing to see if it is easy to use.
The team ran a usability study to find out why kids had trouble with the new app.
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2. A research method in which observers watch users complete tasks to find design problems.
During the usability study, the researchers noted where participants hesitated.
3. A formal report or document that presents the findings of such testing.
The usability study recommended making the buttons bigger.
4. The process of checking whether a product meets ease-of-use standards before release.
A usability study is required before the software launch.