Measurable
ˈmɛʒərəbəl
Definitions
Capable of being measured or quantified.
ˈmɛʒərəbəl
The impact of the new policy on the economy was measurable.
💡 Simply: Measurable things are the things you can count or figure out using numbers. Like, you can measure how tall you are, or how much your dog weighs. If it has a number, it's measurable!
👶 For kids: Something that can be measured with a ruler or scale, like how tall you are or how much food you eat.
More Examples
We need measurable evidence to support our claims.
Progress towards the goal was measurable each quarter.
How It's Used
"The scientist observed measurable changes in the plant's growth after the experiment."
"The company set measurable goals for employee performance."
"Researchers sought measurable differences between the two groups."
From Middle English 'mesurable', from Old French 'measurable', from Late Latin 'mensurabilis', from Latin 'mensura' (measure).
Historically used in scientific and economic contexts to indicate things that could be quantified or compared, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a ruler – it helps you make a measurement, so something measurable can be figured out with a tool like a ruler, scales, or other measuring devices.