Here are my simplified definitions of the two terms. I know the UX definition is long so should I rephrase and say "Here is at my attempt at simplifying my definitions...
Usability is a term that defines how useful (whether it's practical and needed) and how usable (whether it can be used efficiently) something is.
User experience often referred to as (UX) or (Ux) refers to how the user experiences, interacts with and perceives an object, system, artifact, process or service. The UX and interaction designer's goal, for the most part, is to provide positive experiences (except when using reverse psychology to shape behavior). The designer does everything in his or her control to reduce and improve any negative interactions the user might have. User experience design is therefore the design of a whole system, how the system is connected and how the users responds to it emotionally, physically and mentally.
There out various definitions on the web and in the printed world that attempt to define the terms as well. The fact that the terms don't have one solid definition makes the field so much more interesting to me because the field is constantly evolving and being redefined which is consistent with the field's practitioners work method.
The one concern to keep in mind is that because of the presence is multiple definitions professionals in the field need to make sure there are clear boundaries between job descriptions and that within a work group individuals are sharing the same definition to achieve defined goals.
Here are some other definitions:
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