Definition(s)


Usability

The extent to which systems can be used by users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction, in a specified context of use.

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1512, Guideline on Software Quality Assurance and Human-Centred Design for e-navigation, 8 June 2015, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance

 

Usability

Extent to which a system, product or service can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use.

  • Note 1 to entry: Systems, products or services are part of work systems (2.2) and used by workers (2.4) within those systems.
  • Note 2 to entry: In this International Standard, the context of use is within a work system.

[SOURCE: ISO 9241-210:2010, 2.13].

Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards

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