measurable

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "measurable" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that can be quantified or assessed in terms of size, amount, or degree. Example: "The success of the project will be measurable through various performance indicators."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

We want Evernote to be like one of those airport people-movers: you get on it and it takes you somewhere, and you're moving faster than the people who aren't on it, and it's direct: there's a destination, there's progress and a measurable sense of accomplishment," he says.

The Guardian - Tech

Improving collaboration between hospital and primary care doctors may well feel like a triumph in itself, but if there is not a measurable benefit to patients the effort will have been wasted.

The Guardian

It is something Labour would like to have done, that several Labour local authorities in very poor areas have already done with impressive and measurable improvements in performance.

The Guardian - Opinion

Related: Nobel prize winners join call for charities to divest from fossil fuels As Jeremy Farrar, of the Wellcome Trust, says, if you want to make a measurable difference you'll probably have more of an effect through engagement than through divestment.

The Guardian

As the report puts it, "Living in a safe and healthy urban environment can make a real and measurable difference to city inhabitants".

The Guardian

Academics at Cranfield International Centre for Women Leaders have warned that female boardroom participation could stagnate below one third without measurable targets.

The Guardian - Business

Whatever form these commitments take, they will have to be measurable and verifiable, and they must clearly result in lower emissions than "business as usual".

The Guardian - Opinion

Watts said: "We have now put in place many of the practices, training and technology for us to really launch into energy management and sustainability in a meaningful and measurable way".

The Guardian

We work with local counterparts to deliver a targeted, measurable project that directly addresses an identified need.

The Guardian

One of the grimmer triumphs of this government, even as it pronounced otherwise, has been its ability to shift our thinking further away from the intangible benefits of community and co-operation and on to the narrowly measurable metrics of austerity.

The Guardian

Except, he adds, "those things have no measurable impact [on voters' decisions].

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When setting goals, ensure they are "measurable" to track progress effectively. Use specific metrics and targets to define success.

Common error

Avoid using "measurable" when you mean something is significant. "Measurable" specifically means something can be quantified. Something can be important without being "measurable", and vice versa.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "measurable" is as an adjective. It modifies nouns to indicate that the noun possesses the quality of being able to be measured or quantified. As noted by Ludwig AI, this aligns with its standard grammatical usage.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

61%

Formal & Business

20%

Science

19%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The adjective "measurable" signifies the ability to quantify or assess something, a quality deemed grammatically correct and highly versatile by Ludwig AI. Its frequent use across various domains—especially News & Media, Formal & Business, and Science—underscores its widespread applicability. When aiming for clarity and precision, "measurable" serves as a valuable tool for conveying the objectivity of evaluations, goals, and impacts. Alternatives such as "quantifiable" or "assessable" offer nuanced ways to express similar concepts, enriching one's writing toolkit. Remember to use "measurable" when something is to be expressed numerically not when it is important to avoid confusion.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

quantifiable

Replaces "measurable" with a synonym that emphasizes the ability to be expressed as a quantity.

assessable

Focuses on the ability to evaluate or judge something, rather than just measure it.

calculable

Highlights the ability to determine something mathematically.

quantifiable impact

Adds 'impact' to emphasize effect being quantified.

demonstrable

Emphasizes the ability to show or prove something, often through measurement.

empirically verifiable

Focuses on verification through observation or experiment.

subject to measurement

Rephrases "measurable" as a condition or state.

amenable to quantification

Rephrases "measurable" using more formal language.

capable of being measured

Expands "measurable" into a full descriptive phrase.

susceptible to assessment

Highlights the vulnerability or openness to assessment.

FAQs

How to use "measurable" in a sentence?

You can use "measurable" to describe something that can be quantified or assessed. For example, "The project's success will be "measurable" by increased sales figures".

What can I say instead of "measurable"?

You can use alternatives like "quantifiable", "assessable", or "calculable" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "measurable impact" or "significant impact"?

"Measurable impact" refers to an impact that can be quantified, while "significant impact" refers to an impact that is important or noteworthy. The correct choice depends on whether you want to emphasize the ability to quantify the impact or its importance. Note also that "quantifiable impact" can be a good alternative.

What's the difference between "measurable" and "tangible"?

"Measurable" means something can be quantified, while "tangible" means something can be touched or felt. They are not interchangeable, though something tangible might also be "measurable".