单词 | measurable |
释义 | measurable1 of 2adjective 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 noun ˌmā-; ˌmezh-rə- ˌmāzh- measurably ˈme-zhə-rə-blē adverb ˈmā-; ˈmezh-rə- ˈmāzh- measurable 2 of 2noun 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 measurable adjectiveas 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
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