validatability
/vəˌlɪdəteɪtəˈbɪləti/
Definition
The degree to which a process, material, or system can be formally confirmed or proven to meet specified requirements, performance standards, or commercial feasibility.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'validus' (strong or effective), it combines the root 'validate' with the suffix '-ability.' The term follows standard English patterns of appending '-ity' to 'validatable' to transform the adjective into a noun representing the quality of being subject to validation.
In the news
In this article, the term highlights the challenge materials start-ups face when proving their physical processes are ready for commercial scale-up. It emphasizes that this validation is a time-consuming, iterative requirement that software investors often misunderstand.
Opinion: Venture capital’s software bias constrains materials start-ups
Read the full article ↗Chemical & Engineering News