illegible

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Illegible' means very difficult to read or decipher because it's unclear or badly written. It's often used to describe handwriting, but it can be for anything you're trying to read.

Examples in Different Contexts

In optical character recognition (OCR) technology, 'illegible' text can pose challenges. A software developer might note, 'Our OCR tool struggles with illegible handwriting, so clear input is preferred.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

This student's work shows potential, but I'm having trouble marking their paper because of their handwriting.

Response:

If the handwriting is illegible, we might need to consider having students type their assignments instead.

Creative

Scenario:

This design style isn't working well on our website, especially in smaller display sizes.

Response:

Yes, the text appears illegible at smaller sizes. I'll revise it with a more readable font.