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Adjective

measurable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmɛʒɝəbəɫ/ UK /mˈɛʒəɹəbəl/ mea·sur·able

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.


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'.

Science has direct and measurable effects on Australia's economy.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026

Scientists usually identify these systems through visible or measurable evidence at the surface.

ScienceDaily· 5 Aug 2026

From Old French mesurable, equivalent to measure + -able. Doublet of mensurable.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Old French mesurable
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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