measurable
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of measurable
1300–50; Middle English mesurable < Middle French < Late Latin mēnsūrābilis that can be measured. See measure, -able
Explanation
If you can determine the exact size of something, it's measurable. Your Spanish class's average score on a test is measurable — but the amount of enthusiasm your classmates felt about taking the test isn't measurable. If you can measure something, figuring out its precise size, degree, or amount, then it's measurable. There's a measurable quantity of milk left in the fridge and a measurable amount of snow in your front yard. A slightly different way to use this adjective is to mean noticeable, or important enough to be measured. If there's a measurable improvement in your sister's mood after you help her clean her room, the difference is enough for you to notice — even if it's just slightly better.
Example Sentences
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“With AWS, we are making it easier for enterprises to bring AI directly to governed data, so they can move faster, operate with greater clarity, and create measurable impact at scale,” Ramaswamy added.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“With strong profitability, cash flow, and an increased share-repurchase authorization, we remain focused on turning AI innovation into durable growth, measurable customer value, and long-term shareholder returns,” the Zoom CEO said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“He cares about measurable outcomes, which I think is very critical.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It points to a measurable chemical difference inside the brain, but it does not prove that low dietary choline causes anxiety or that increasing choline will relieve symptoms.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Agassi has been reduced to a skeleton, so that as he moves to hit the ball, the movement of every joint in his body is clearly visible and measurable.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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