workability
/ˌwərkəˈbilətē ˌwə̄k-, ˌwəik-, -lətē, -i/ (ame, mw)
workability — noun
1. how practical and achievable a plan, idea, or system is — whether it can be carr
how practical and achievable a plan, idea, or system is — whether it can be carried out successfully in the real world.
The committee examined the workability of the new schedule before approving it.
collocation: workability of [plan/schedule/proposal]
Without a clear budget, no one can judge the workability of the project.
questioned/evaluate + workability
The government commissioned a study to assess the workability of the reform.
Critics have serious doubts about the workability of the proposed tax system.
- feasibility
most direct synonym; workability is less common and slightly more formal
- practicability
more formal; used in legal or technical writing
- viability
emphasises long-term chances of success more than immediate practicality
- impracticality
the quality of being impossible or too difficult to carry out
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract noun (plan, proposal, system, schedule). Often follows verbs like assess, examine, question, or doubt.
常見錯誤
2. the quality of a substance, especially concrete, clay, or soil, that makes it ea
the quality of a substance, especially concrete, clay, or soil, that makes it easy to shape, spread, or work with a tool.
Adding water improves the workability of the cement mixture for construction.
improve + workability of [material]
The potter checked the workability of the clay before placing it on the wheel.
Soil workability tells farmers whether the ground is ready for planting crops.
Kofi tested the workability of the dough by pressing it gently with his fingers.
- manageability
broader; can apply to both materials and situations
- malleability
limited to metals and clay; not used for concrete or soil
用法筆記
Common in construction and materials engineering. The opposite is poor workability, which means the material is too stiff, dry, or sticky to handle easily.