Legibility and Readability

Legibility

Legibility noun - A quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read.
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Synonyms for Legibility

Readability is a synonym for legibility. In some cases you can use "Readability" instead a noun "Legibility".

Nearby Words: legible, legibly

Readability

Readability noun - A quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read.
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Synonyms for Readability

Legibility is a synonym for readability. You can use "Legibility" instead a noun "Readability".

Nearby Words: read, reading, readable, readably

Both words in one sentence

  • There is no agreement in which of the two has better readability (facility to read text) and legibility (to recognize characters).
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