reachability

ability to be reached. Term used in networking.

Please test the reachability of that node/host/router/switch

by mr_p April 12, 2007

reachable

High enough on an eligible list or promotion list to be considered for a particular position. Used in the civil service.

She may be on the A list, but so are three Ph.D.s and an alderman's nephew. She's not reachable.

by Isabeau du Oueb October 4, 2006