Legible vs. Readable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Legible and Readable
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Legible
Possible to read or decipher
Legible handwriting.
Readable
Easily read; legible
A readable typeface.
Legible
Plainly discernible; apparent
A legible weakness in disposition.
Readable
Pleasurable or interesting to read
A readable story.
Legible
Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.
Despite hardly having any energy to lift a pen, she left a legible note on the paper.
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Readable
Legible, possible to read or at least decipher
If that sign was still readable we'd know where we are!
Legible
Written or phrased so as to be easy to understand.
You can make this program code more legible by using meaningful variable names.
Readable
Which can be read—i.e. accessed or played—by a certain technical type of device
No sale, those aren't readable with my DVD-player!
Legible
Capable of being read or deciphered; distinct to the eye; plain; - used of writing or printing; as, a fair, legible manuscript.
The stone with moss and lichens so overspread, Nothing is legible but the name alone.
Readable
(of a book) enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed
These assembly instructions aren't readable, I still don't have a clue how to start!
Legible
Capable of being discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications; as, the thoughts of men are often legible in their countenances.
Readable
Such as can be read; legible; fit or suitable to be read; worth reading; interesting.
Legible
(of handwriting, print, etc.) able to be read;
Legible handwriting
Readable
Easily deciphered
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