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observability

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being observable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A measure of the extent to which something is observable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The ability to collect data about the execution of distributed programs, especially the interaction among its components.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: distributed computing

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Synonyms: o11y

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English observe Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English observability From observe + -ability.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: observabilitat — state of being observable
  • French: observabilité — state of being observable
  • Italian: osservabilità — state of being observable
  • Russian: наблюдаемость (nabljudajemostʹ) — state of being observable