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
The Khruangbin episode centers on a field experiment tracking listeners’ heart-rate responses during live performance, exploring how music produces measurable physiological change in an audience.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
The thrusters ran continuously for up to 167 hours with no measurable degradation.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Early-life exposures, including body weight at age 10 and maternal smoking, also showed measurable effects on aging outcomes decades later, which underscores just how long these influences stretch.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
As new therapies emerge for multiple sclerosis, preventive treatments for migraines, and advances in targeting beta-amyloid, new technological tools have allowed the sector to develop in measurable ways.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for measurable
Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
The thrusters ran continuously for up to 167 hours with no measurable degradation.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Early-life exposures, including body weight at age 10 and maternal smoking, also showed measurable effects on aging outcomes decades later, which underscores just how long these influences stretch.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
As new therapies emerge for multiple sclerosis, preventive treatments for migraines, and advances in targeting beta-amyloid, new technological tools have allowed the sector to develop in measurable ways.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for measurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
Adjective
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From indie shorts and arthouse features to 3D family-friendly blockbusters, Canada’s presence this year is a definite sign of a resilient animation industry.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Despite that, her royal status has come with one definite perk.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Super Bowl veteran Matthew Stafford, on the verge of his 18th season, will get limited snaps in the offseason, leaving Bennett and Simpson to take additional first-team snaps.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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While the numbers of comedies on the ballot stayed almost level with last year (up very slightly to 71 from 69), dramas dropped from 126 in 2025 to 110 this year, and limited/anthology series are down to 31, from 44 last year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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