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large enough to be measured or noticed
We haven't had a measurable amount of rain in the past several weeks. There has been a measurable improvement in the company's performance.
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Recent Examples of measurable
To that point, Fortune reported last week that 77% of enterprises are actively pursuing AI initiatives—but many don’t know how to evaluate, procure, or deploy the tools effectively, leaving significant spending without measurable return.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Water Resources conducted a snow survey on Wednesday at Phillips Station in El Dorado County, finding there was no measurable snow after record temperatures in March melted this year's snowpack months ahead of schedule.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
From the remaining patchy snow, the Department of Water Resources officials were not able to obtain any measurable snowpack using their survey pole.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
By turning an ordinary daily activity into a source of measurable information, the LitterLens offers a way to bridge the gap between routine care and clinical diagnosis.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Water Resources conducted a snow survey on Wednesday at Phillips Station in El Dorado County, finding there was no measurable snow after record temperatures in March melted this year's snowpack months ahead of schedule.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
From the remaining patchy snow, the Department of Water Resources officials were not able to obtain any measurable snowpack using their survey pole.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
By turning an ordinary daily activity into a source of measurable information, the LitterLens offers a way to bridge the gap between routine care and clinical diagnosis.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurable
Adjective
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There is a definite buzz of excitement at the press site here at the Kennedy Space Center.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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So far, there isn’t definite evidence of a multiverse based on string theory.—
Zachary Slepian,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For example, Vermont legislators have introduced legislation requiring that tech products used in school be registered and certified with the Secretary of State to prove limited data collection and the absence of addictive algorithms.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The City of Miami granted Nu Stadium a limited event permit, which is limited to that day, with specific hours, restrictions and additional precautions.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Measurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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