measurable

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adjective

mea·sur·able ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl How to pronounce measurable (audio)

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-rə-,

ˈmāzh-

: capable of being measured : able to be described in specific terms (as of size, amount, duration, or mass) usually expressed as a quantity

Science is the study of facts—things that are measurable, testable, repeatable, verifiable.

David Gerrold

specifically : large or small enough to be measured

Nutmeg has a bitter taste, so cats are unlikely to consume any measurable amount.

Elaine Wexler-Mitchell

A Becquerel is the smallest measurable unit of radioactivity.

Neco Cockburn

Its scope was no longer a measurable form. It was beyond wealth, beyond power.

Ernie Colon and A. J. Gamble

: great enough to be noticeable or worth considering : significant

Another terrible opinion poll confirming all the other terrible polls seemed to add no measurable sense of panic to the Labor mood.

Geoff Kitney

"… He possesses no measurable talent, his arrogance rivals even that of his father, and he seems to relish in his fame …"

Steve Kloves

measurability

ˌme-zhə-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce measurable (audio)

ˌmā-;

ˌmezh-rə-

ˌmāzh-

noun

measurably

ˈme-zhə-rə-blē How to pronounce measurable (audio)

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-rə-

ˈmāzh-

adverb

measurable

2 of 2

noun

plural measurables

: something that may be measured

especially : a measurable physical attribute (such as height or weight) or ability (such as speed or jumping height) of an athlete

—often used in plural

The measurables are pouring in from the NFL scouting combine, where the inspection of the young and the strong goes way beyond the old turn-your-head-and-cough physical.

Steve Hummer His measurables were almost off the charts at the NBA draft combine in Chicago: 7-foot-1, with a 36½-inch running vertical jump, the highest for a 7-footer in combine history.

Jeff McDonald

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English mesurable "that can be measured, middling, discreet, moderate," borrowed from Anglo-French, "that can be measured, finite, moderate, restrained," borrowed from Late Latin mensūrābilis "that can be measured" (Medieval Latin, "moderate, reasonable"), from mensūrāre "to measure entry 2" + Latin -bilis "capable (of acting), worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

Adjective

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1628, in the meaning defined above

measurable

adjective

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

definite
limited
mensurable
defined
fathomable
numerable
definable
discrete
restricted
specific
circumscribed
fixed
confined
determinate
established
finite
decided
precise
set
exact

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

immeasurable
unrestricted
indeterminate
undefined
indefinite
unconfined
infinite
unfathomable
unlimited
endless
undefinable
limitless
boundless
measureless
unbounded
illimitable

单词	measurable
释义	measurable 1 of 2 adjective mea·sur·able ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl ˈmā-; ˈmezh-rə-, ˈmāzh- 1 : capable of being measured : able to be described in specific terms (as of size, amount, duration, or mass) usually expressed as a quantity Science is the study of facts—things that are measurable, testable, repeatable, verifiable. David Gerrold specifically : large or small enough to be measured Nutmeg has a bitter taste, so cats are unlikely to consume any measurable amount. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell A Becquerel is the smallest measurable unit of radioactivity. Neco Cockburn Its scope was no longer a measurable form. It was beyond wealth, beyond power. Ernie Colon and A. J. Gamble 2 : great enough to be noticeable or worth considering : significant Another terrible opinion poll confirming all the other terrible polls seemed to add no measurable sense of panic to the Labor mood. Geoff Kitney "… He possesses no measurable talent, his arrogance rivals even that of his father, and he seems to relish in his fame …" Steve Kloves measurability ˌme-zhə-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˌmā-; ˌmezh-rə- ˌmāzh- noun measurably ˈme-zhə-rə-blē ˈmā-; ˈmezh-rə- ˈmāzh- adverb measurable 2 of 2 noun plural measurables : something that may be measured especially : a measurable physical attribute (such as height or weight) or ability (such as speed or jumping height) of an athlete —often used in plural The measurables are pouring in from the NFL scouting combine, where the inspection of the young and the strong goes way beyond the old turn-your-head-and-cough physical. Steve Hummer His measurables were almost off the charts at the NBA draft combine in Chicago: 7-foot-1, with a 36½-inch running vertical jump, the highest for a 7-footer in combine history. Jeff McDonald Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English mesurable "that can be measured, middling, discreet, moderate," borrowed from Anglo-French, "that can be measured, finite, moderate, restrained," borrowed from Late Latin mensūrābilis "that can be measured" (Medieval Latin, "moderate, reasonable"), from mensūrāre "to measure entry 2" + Latin -bilis "capable (of acting), worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at -able First Known Use Adjective 1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1628, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition measurable adjective mea·sur·able ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl : capable of having the size, extent, amount, or significance determined a measurable rainfall a measurable improvement Medical Definition measurable adjective mea·sur·able ˈmezh-(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈmāzh- : capable of being measured such measurable factors as the amount of nitrogen in air specifically : large or small enough to be measured found in measurable amounts measurable radiation measurable adjective 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. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance definite limited mensurable defined fathomable numerable definable discrete restricted specific circumscribed fixed confined determinate established finite decided precise set exact Antonyms & Near Antonyms immeasurable unrestricted indeterminate undefined indefinite unconfined infinite unfathomable unlimited endless undefinable limitless boundless measureless unbounded illimitable See More
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measurable

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