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
Even shifting dinner 30 minutes earlier makes a measurable difference.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This approach has been driving measurable results.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Being nearby is no longer enough, as patients and longevity enthusiasts travel around the globe for the best resort, sanctuary, or program that aims to deliver measurable improvements.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The initial mission of the collaboration, the NASA Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will have visited the asteroids earlier and impacted Dimorphos with sufficient momentum to effect a measurable change in its orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This approach has been driving measurable results.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Being nearby is no longer enough, as patients and longevity enthusiasts travel around the globe for the best resort, sanctuary, or program that aims to deliver measurable improvements.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The initial mission of the collaboration, the NASA Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will have visited the asteroids earlier and impacted Dimorphos with sufficient momentum to effect a measurable change in its orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
Adjective
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The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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