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
Biomarkers, which include a wide range of measurable characteristics of the body’s biological processes, offer new hope.
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Jo A Sornborger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Hard economic data refers to more measurable metrics such as labor market reports alongside GDP and production readings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Communities that invest in financial education see measurable outcomes.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The resource under strain Our creative ecosystem is already showing measurable strain from AI's impact, from tangible present-day infrastructure burdens to concerning future possibilities.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jo A Sornborger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Hard economic data refers to more measurable metrics such as labor market reports alongside GDP and production readings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Communities that invest in financial education see measurable outcomes.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The resource under strain Our creative ecosystem is already showing measurable strain from AI's impact, from tangible present-day infrastructure burdens to concerning future possibilities.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for measurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
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Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The auto speaks to a definite sense of nostalgia about a time four decades ago but has also been updated to become more user- and driver-friendly.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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