measurable

[ mezh-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being measured.

measurable

/ ˈmɛʒərəbəl; ˈmɛʒrə- /

adjective

1. able to be measured; perceptible or significant

Derived Forms

• ˈmeasurably, adverb
• ˌmeasuraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• measur·a·bili·ty measur·a·ble·ness noun
• measur·a·bly adverb
• inter·measur·a·ble adjective
• nonmeas·ur·a·bili·ty noun
• non·measur·a·ble adjective
• non·measur·a·ble·ness noun
• non·measur·a·bly 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

"Whales play a critical role in marine ecosystems. Through this study we have measurable insights into ship-collision hotspots and risk and where we need to focus to make the most impact."

From Science Daily

In Southern California, the chances for rain have been steadily increasing as the system advances, with forecasters now confident that the region could see measurable amounts beginning this weekend and into early next week.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea that work requirements for Medicaid can have a measurable effect on joblessness is the product of another misconception, which is that most Medicaid recipients are the employable unemployed.

From Los Angeles Times

"Tiny differences in mole roughness, too small to see with the human eye but measurable with our proposed quantum system, could differentiate between those conditions," explains Huang.

From Science Daily

On News Nation on 1 November, Kennedy said his goal was “to end the chronic disease epidemic in this country,” including measurable reductions in illness “in our children within 2 years.”

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• perceptible
• quantitative
• significant