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
Kudos to the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism and their PR partners on the buzz worthy campaign and creating measurable visibility.
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Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
To see measurable benefits, oats should be eaten most days for at least 8 weeks.21
The most significant reductions are typically seen in systolic blood pressure, which is the top number in a blood pressure reading.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
Burnout is no longer a vague emotional state but a measurable physiological response driven by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and cellular fatigue.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
In 2018 a study published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science found just 15 minutes of one-on-one petting was enough to provide a measurable boost to the wellbeing of a shelter dog.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
To see measurable benefits, oats should be eaten most days for at least 8 weeks.21
The most significant reductions are typically seen in systolic blood pressure, which is the top number in a blood pressure reading.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
Burnout is no longer a vague emotional state but a measurable physiological response driven by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and cellular fatigue.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
In 2018 a study published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science found just 15 minutes of one-on-one petting was enough to provide a measurable boost to the wellbeing of a shelter dog.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
Adjective
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And given that toppers were developed specifically as a lighter, simpler alternative to full-bodied campers, designed to fit within limited midsize truck payloads, that extra beef is a definite problem for some shoppers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
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The key was batting behind Ruth, a definite candidate for the greatest player.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a lot riding on this Evita that’s costing north of $6 million for a 12-week limited run.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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The limited engagement is set to run through Jan. 4, 2026.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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