Measurable

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/

Definitions of measurable

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'measurable' describes something that can be measured.

Example Sentences

A1 The length of the table is measurable with a ruler.

A2 She wanted to set measurable goals for her fitness journey.

B1 The success of the project will be measurable through specific key performance indicators.

B2 The impact of the new marketing campaign on sales is measurable through data analysis.

C1 The company implemented a measurable sustainability strategy to track their environmental impact.

C2 The scientist conducted a study with measurable results that supported their hypothesis.

Examples of measurable in a Sentence

formal The success of the project will be measured through measurable key performance indicators.

informal I need to set some measurable goals for my fitness journey.

slang Let's make sure our progress is trackable and measurable.

figurative Her impact on the company is not easily measurable in numbers.

Grammatical Forms of measurable

• past tense: measured
• plural: measurables
• comparative: more measurable
• superlative: most measurable
• present tense: measure
• future tense: will measure
• perfect tense: have measured
• continuous tense: measuring
• singular: measurable
• positive degree: measurable
• infinitive: to measure
• gerund: measuring
• participle: measured

Origin and Evolution of measurable

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'measurable' originated from the Latin word 'mensurabilis', which is derived from the verb 'mensurare' meaning 'to measure'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'measurable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be measured or quantified, but it has also expanded to include the idea of being able to assess or evaluate something in a quantifiable way.