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meas⋅ur⋅a⋅ble

[mezh-er-uh-buhl]
–adjective
capable of being measured.

Origin:
1300–50; ME mesurable < MF < LL mēnsūrābilis that can be measured. See measure, -able


meas⋅ur⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, meas⋅ur⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
meas⋅ur⋅a⋅bly, adverb
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meas·ur·a·ble   (mězh'ər-ə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. Possible to be measured: measurable depths.

  2. Of distinguished importance; significant: a measurable figure in literature.

meas'ur·a·bil'i·ty n., meas'ur·a·bly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mea·sur·able
Pronunciation: 'mezh-(&-)r&-b&l, 'mAzh-
Function: adjective
: capable of being measured measurable factors as the amount of nitrogen in air>; specifically : large or small enough to be measured measurable amounts> <measurableradiation> —mea·sur·ably adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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