Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being executable; the capability of being carried out, performed, or put into effect. This refers to the practical feasibility of a plan, instruction, contract, or piece of software.

Usage

The noun "executability" is used to formally describe whether something can be successfully implemented or performed. It is often discussed in legal, business, and computing contexts. * In law and contracts, it assesses if terms can be fulfilled or enforced. * In computing, it describes the property of a file (like a program) that contains instructions a computer can run.

Examples

• The executability of the complex plan was questioned by the committee.
• Before signing, we must verify the executability of all clauses in the agreement.
• A file's executability depends on having the correct permissions and format.

Advanced Usage

• "Test for executability": A process to determine if a plan or software can be run successfully.
  • The development phase includes a rigorous test for executability.
• "Lack of executability": The condition of not being feasible or performable.
  • The proposal was rejected due to its fundamental lack of executability.

Variants and Related Words

• Executable (adjective): Capable of being executed.
  • An executable file; an executable contract.
• Execute (verb): To carry out or perform.
• Execution (noun): The act or process of executing.

Synonyms

• Feasibility
• Implementability
• Practicability
• Viability
• Performability

Antonyms

• Impracticability
• Infeasibility
• Non-viability

Noun

1. capability of being executed
   • the job is executable for two million dollars
   • this contract is not executable