as in definite
large enough to be measured or noticed
We haven't had a measurable amount of rain in the past several weeks. There has been a measurable improvement in the company's performance.
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Recent Examples of measurable
Instead, the three-day environmental film and sustainability activation — set to take place March 27-29 across Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe, AZ — is designed to transform climate awareness into measurable action by bringing together filmmakers, educators, students, scientists and community leaders.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In full-cell tests with LiFePO4 cathodes, the batteries showed no measurable capacity loss after 500 cycles at a 1C rate.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
On one side are typically larger brands and suppliers investing in systems that make sustainability measurable and integrated into sourcing decisions.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
That threshold is clear and measurable.
—Ben Churchill, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In full-cell tests with LiFePO4 cathodes, the batteries showed no measurable capacity loss after 500 cycles at a 1C rate.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
On one side are typically larger brands and suppliers investing in systems that make sustainability measurable and integrated into sourcing decisions.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
That threshold is clear and measurable.
—Ben Churchill, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
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The France international has definite star potential at this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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And one definite area is off of Shopton Road in Steele Creek.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are limited options to tap into fuel reserves in Cuba, which are tightly controlled by the government.—
MATTHEW LEE,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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