measurable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
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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Now, software vendors are eyeing outcome-based monetization, charging customers only when the software delivers a specific, measurable business result.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
This creates a measurable difference that can be used to identify which mirror-image form is present.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Unified’s revised plan must identify “the exact actions, responsible departments, timelines and measurable performance metrics for executing each proposed expenditure reduction or revenue enhancement,” Duardo’s letter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
A number of places have had no measurable wet weather for around three weeks or longer.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His role was to keep the official scorebook and put down the code that marked every measurable moment of the contests: hits, runs, strikeouts, stolen bases, errors, wild pitches.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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