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drivability — /druy veuh bil i tee/, n. Auto. the degree of smoothness and steadiness of acceleration of an automotive vehicle: The automatic transmission has been improved to give the new model better drivability. Also, driveability. [1970 75; DRIVE +… … Useful english dictionary
drivability — /druy veuh bil i tee/, n. Auto. the degree of smoothness and steadiness of acceleration of an automotive vehicle: The automatic transmission has been improved to give the new model better drivability. Also, driveability. [1970 75; DRIVE +… … Universalium
drivability — noun see drive I … New Collegiate Dictionary
drivability — The general qualitative evaluation of a powertrain s operating qualities, including idle smoothness, cold and hot starting, throttle response, power delivery, and tolerance for altitude changes … Dictionary of automotive terms
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drive — I. verb (drove; driven; driving) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drīfan; akin to Old High German trīban to drive Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to frighten or prod (as game or cattle) into moving in a desired… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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