Word
measurable
Phoneticsmea·sur·able
US/ˈmɛʒɝəbəɫ/
UK/mˈɛʒəɹəbəl/
Definition
adj. large enough or clear enough to be noticed or counted. You use this when you can prove that something has changed or exists by using numbers or facts.
adj. able to be quantified or assessed using a standard scale. Often describes results or changes that are significant enough to be observed.
Examples
“The new law led to a measurable drop in crime.”
“The marketing team needs to show measurable results before the board will approve a higher budget for next year.”
“While the cultural impact of the festival is hard to define, its economic benefits are measurable through increased hotel bookings and local retail tax revenue.”
Examples
simple
“The new law led to a measurable drop in crime.”
contextual
“The marketing team needs to show measurable results before the board will approve a higher budget for next year.”
complex
“While the cultural impact of the festival is hard to define, its economic benefits are measurable through increased hotel bookings and local retail tax revenue.”
Usage
Often used with adverbs of degree like 'clearly', 'easily', or 'highly'.
Real-World Examples
“Science has direct and measurable effects on Australia's economy.” “Scientists usually identify these systems through visible or measurable evidence at the surface.” “This creates a measurable difference that can be used to identify which mirror-image form is present.” Etymology
From Old French mesurable, equivalent to measure + -able. Doublet of mensurable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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