measurable
pronunciation
How to pronounce measurable in British English:
UK [ˈmeʒərəbl]
How to pronounce measurable in American English:
US [ˈmeʒərəbl]
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- Adjective:
- possible to be measured
- of distinguished importance
Word Origin
- measurable (adj.)
- c. 1300, "moderate," from Old French mesurable "restrained, moderate, sensible; restricted," from Late Latin mensurabilis, from mensurare (see measure (v.)). Meaning "that can be measured" is from mid-14c. Related: Measurably.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Make sure that each of your goals is measurable .
- 2. The latter is observable . Measurable . Boolean .
- 3. Some people will be surprised , even dismayed , that comparatively modest climate changes are already doing measurable damage .
- 4. The direct aim of this strategy would not be a less bad climate , but the more measurable goal of bringing energy to those in the developing world who are currently starved of it .
- 5. And if these actions are measurable that is , when you know the actions and what its results are - you know beyond a doubt that you you 're on the right track .