rangeability

English

Etymology

From range +‎ -ability.

Noun

rangeability (countable and uncountable, plural rangeabilities)

1. A measure of the range of signal values over which a particular mechanical device is reliable.
   • 1998, Ilene J. Busch-Vishniac, Electromechanical Sensors and Actuators, page 301:

     When less scrupulous firms try to pull the wool over the eyes of a consumer, they usually resort to describing the transducer in terms of rangeability. The rangeability is meant to be an indication of some range of signal values over which the device is useful.

   • 2011, Cecil L. Smith, Basic Process Measurements:

     Rangeability basically assesses the ability of a given measurement device to be applied to a variety of applications.

   • 2014, Gregory K. McMillan, Tuning and Control Loop Performance, Fourth Edition:

     How low the plant can be turned down depends upon the rangeability of the flow meters, control valves, and VSDs.

Related terms

• rangeable