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 word parameter refers to a measurable event — in this instance, a certain temperature — that would trigger a payout to replace income lost by daily wage workers who stay home to protect their health during extreme heat.
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Jyoti Thakur, NPR, 16 July 2025
Phoenix typically experiences about 10 days with measurable rainfall during the monsoon, while the higher mountainous areas see roughly 30 to 50 days of rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
These features directly address the industry’s most persistent challenges while providing measurable ROI that fashion executives can present to stakeholders.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Since 2009, officials say the program delivered measurable safety results: Crashes at intersections equipped with red-light cameras saw an annual decrease of 32%.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Jyoti Thakur, NPR, 16 July 2025
Phoenix typically experiences about 10 days with measurable rainfall during the monsoon, while the higher mountainous areas see roughly 30 to 50 days of rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
These features directly address the industry’s most persistent challenges while providing measurable ROI that fashion executives can present to stakeholders.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Since 2009, officials say the program delivered measurable safety results: Crashes at intersections equipped with red-light cameras saw an annual decrease of 32%.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
Adjective
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The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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There are definite reasons to question Rodgers' commitment to the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Space inside is limited, and this will likely be a very popular spot at Magic Kingdom.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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