Controllability

/kənˌtroʊləˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree to which something can be controlled or managed.

Etymology

From controllable plus the suffix -ity, which creates abstract nouns. Built on control from Old French contrerole.

Kelly Says

Engineers obsess over controllability—a spaceship with poor controllability is dangerous, which is why NASA tests how responsive vehicles are to pilot commands.

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