measurable

CEFRC1

/ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be measured or shown in numbers.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of significant importance.

Examples

  • The results should be measurable and the process repeatable.

  • The scientific method accounts for measurable uncertainties.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmeʒəɹəbəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. That which can be measured; a metric.

  2. Able to be measured.

More examples

In context

  • "There are studies that illustrate how kindness spreads through social networks in measurable ways. When we are kind to someone, they don't just feel better — they become 25% more likely to help others."

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

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