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

• measurably adverb
• measurability noun
• measurableness noun
• 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

For mayors like Johnson and Bass, the message is clear: their cities are making measurable progress, and they intend to defend local strategies and achievements against federal rhetoric and intervention.

From Salon

It accuses the charity of making "a series of spending decisions that lack transparency, measurable outcomes, and evidence of trustee oversight".

From BBC

Then there are other, less easily measurable things.

From BBC

Collagen is a protein vital to skin elasticity and firmness, but there's little evidence that fabric containing collagen can deliver measurable benefits.

From BBC

“This effect was subtle but measurable,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• perceptible 
• quantitative 
• significant