Meaning of measurable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɛʒ(ə)rəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    measurable

    Definitions

    1. of distinguished importance

    Examples

    • « a measurable figure in literature »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    measurable

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘moderate’): from Old French mesurable, from late Latin mensurabilis, from Latin mensurare‘to measure’

    Definitions

    1. possible to be measured

    Examples

    • « measurable depths »

    Antonyms

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