measurable

[mezh-er-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being measured.

measurable

/ ˈmɛʒərəbəl, ˈmɛʒrə- /

adjective

1. able to be measured; perceptible or significant

Other Word Forms

• measurability noun
• measurableness noun
• measurably adverb
• intermeasurable adjective
• nonmeasurability noun
• nonmeasurable adjective
• nonmeasurableness noun
• nonmeasurably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of measurable¹

1300–50; Middle English mesurable < Middle French < Late Latin mēnsūrābilis that can be measured. See measure, -able

Example Sentences

By examining stool samples and prescription data from more than 2,500 participants in the Estonian Biobank’s Microbiome cohort, scientists discovered that most drugs they analyzed were associated with measurable changes in the gut microbiome.

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Over 44 weeks, the animals’ brains, bones and reproductive tissues showed measurable signs of not only halted aging but significant rejuvenation.

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It would be the first major wildfire response in California since 2007 without a measurable goal for clearing toxic substances.

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By Thursday morning, much of Southern California had already recorded some measurable rainfall, while a few inland areas were experiencing minor flooding that officials warned could get worse and spread.

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"Memphis is already making measurable progress in bringing down crime, and we support initiatives that help accelerate the pace of the work our officers, community partners, and residents are doing every day."

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Related Words

• perceptible 
• quantitative 
• significant