measurable

adjective

Definition of measurablenext
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 Did both spouses contribute measurable intellectual property to the business? — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Projects should be evaluated against measurable tourism outcomes, rather than broad promises of community benefit. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Technogym Checkup supports operators across fitness, health care, hospitality and corporate wellness environments to deliver more personalized and measurable experiences. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Why this matters for shoppers now The momentum is already measurable. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
  1. definite
  2. limited
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  • Jacob Rodriguez, Jordyn Brooks, Chris Johnson and Phillips look like definite foundational players, and Robinson is trending in the right direction.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, there’s no solid definite word as to who might fill Lin’s vacancy.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • The band said 60% of tickets would be priced under $300, alongside a limited number of premium seats.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The very limited research on estrogen facial creams is far less bullish.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
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