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Memorability

In usability, memorability is the ease with which a person can resume using a product after a period of non-use. It is particularly important for occasional tasks

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

What it is and how it works

Conventions, clear labels and visible options can make returning easier. It is not the same as brand recall. In a usability evaluation, it is studied by observing how people resume tasks and what help they need, taking into account previous learning and the time elapsed between uses.

Related concepts

Memorability: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino