adjective
measurable
MEZH-er-uh-bul/ˈmeʒərəbl/
Sufficiently definite to be assessed in amount.
The wooden block's length is measurable with the ruler.
Etymology
The measuring root and ability ending make this literally “capable of being measured.” In this sense, measurement covers quantities and degrees as well as physical size.
In context
am I going to keep you out of the hospital for uh you know some measurable period of time such that if I pay for this digital you know therapeutic it it's worth it to me
More examples
- The team sets measurable goals for reducing waste.
- Daily practice produces measurable improvements in her reading speed.
- The new insulation makes a measurable difference in heating costs.
Forms
measurable · more measurable · most measurable
measurably adverb — To an extent that can be measured.
Similar words
- quantifiable
- Specifically emphasizes being expressible as a number or quantity.
- calculable
- Emphasizes determining an amount through calculation rather than direct measurement.