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[ adjective ] possible to be measured

Synonyms

mensurable

Examples

"measurable depths"

Used in print

(Francis J. Johnston and John E. Willard, "The...)

The thermal exchange of chlorine between * * f and liquid * * f is readily measurable at temperatures in the range of 180 ` and above .

(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)

With the exception of treaty making , foreign relations were historically concerned for_the_most_part with conditions of short or at_least measurable duration .

(James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)

My unscientific friend does not believe that human stature is measurable in_terms_of speed , momentum , weightlessness , or distance from earth , but is a matter of the development of the human mind .

Related terms

immeasurable magnitude

2
[ adjective ] of distinguished importance

Examples

"a measurable figure in literature"

Used in print

(Francis J. Johnston and John E. Willard, "The...)

In all cases there was readily measurable exchange after as little as one hour of illumination .

Related terms

important

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