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Synonyms

measurable

American  
[mezh-er-uh-buhl] / ˈmɛʒ ər ə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being measured.


measurable British  
/ ˈmɛʒərəbəl, ˈmɛʒrə- /

adjective

  1. able to be measured; perceptible or significant

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of measurable

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

Example Sentences

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This research offers the first detailed visualization of mosquito flight behavior and provides measurable data that could improve trapping and control methods.

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Even though the two layers never physically touch, their magnetic interaction still produces a measurable friction force.

From Science Daily

Since then, there has been a measurable increase in "artists voluntarily choosing to interrupt their own performances," according to the 2023 European Festival Report.

From BBC

Exercises using elastic bands, bodyweight movements, or simple at home routines can still produce measurable gains in strength, muscle size, and daily function.

From Science Daily

Their analysis revealed that introducing ions can cause measurable structural changes, including shifts in the spacing between layers and modifications to local bonding environments.

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