Meaning & use

measurable

adjective·Academic

Able to be measured, quantified, or assessed using a defined standard or scale.

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The new policy led to a measurable drop in traffic accidents.

Teachers set measurable goals so progress can be tracked over the semester.

A note on using this word

Measurable is often paired with 'improvement,' 'impact,' or 'difference' to show that a change can be proven with data, not just felt.

Words with a similar meaning

quantifiableassessable

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