===== Tractability ===== **Definition:** Tractability refers to the **ease with which something can be managed, controlled, or solved**. It is a general term used across disciplines, from computational theory to clinical practice. **In medical or interventional contexts:** Although not commonly used in device descriptions, tractability can refer to a system's or technique’s **responsiveness to manipulation or intervention**. However, more specific terms such as [[trackability]], [[steerability]], or [[navigability]] are usually preferred. **In computational sciences:** A problem is considered "tractable" if it can be **solved efficiently using available algorithms**, typically within polynomial time. **Related terms:** * [[trackability]] * [[steerability]] * [[navigability]] * [[complexity]]