Measurable

/ˈmɛʒərəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Capable of being measured; able to be assessed quantitatively.
The project's success will be evaluated based on its measurable outcomes.
Able to be quantified or assessed, typically in a systematic way.
They need to establish measurable goals for their sales targets.
Having a defined format for measurement.
The study used a measurable approach to track participant progress.
Referring to attributes that can be expressed in numerical terms.
Customer satisfaction should focus on measurable factors such as response time.

Etymology

From the Old French 'mesurable' and derived from 'measure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

measurable outcomes
Results that can be quantified.
measurable goals
Objectives that can be tracked and assessed.
measurable difference
A significant change that can be quantified.

Related Words

measure
To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something.
measuring
The act of ascertaining the size, amount, degree, or capacity of something.
measurement
The size, length, or amount of something, as established by measuring.

Slang Meanings

Something that can be easily evaluated or judged.
His effort was measurable in the scores he achieved.
Significant enough to be noted.
The changes made were not just theoretical; they had measurable effects.