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
Researchers studying the psychology of smell say the effect is immediate, measurable and surprisingly powerful.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 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
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 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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There is a definite increase in riders who camp out, play loud music, are menacing, smoke, or walk back and forth selling products or asking for handouts and riders who shout, swear and intimidate.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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