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Legible vs. Readable — What's the Difference?

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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