1. can be measured, estimable, determinable, assessable. measurable\meas"ur*a*ble\ , a. [f. mesurable, l. mensurabilis. see:
measure, and cf. mensurable.].
2. capable of being measured; susceptible of mensuration or computation.
3. moderate; temperate; not excessive. of his diet measurable was he. -- meas"ur*a*ble*ness , n. -- meas"ur*a*bly , adv. yet do it measurably, as it becometh christians.measurable adj.
4. possible to be measured; "measurable depths" [syn: mensurable] [ant: immeasurable].
5. of distinguished importance; "a measurable figure in literature".
6. Capable of being measured; susceptible of mensuration or computation.
7. Moderate; temperate; not excessive. of distinguished importance; "a measurable figure in literature" possible to be measured; "measurable depths".
8. A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
9. An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
10. The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat.
11. The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount.
12. Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure.
13. Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
14. The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure.
15. Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
16. Regulated division of movement A regulated movement corresponding to the time in which the accompanying music is performed; but, especially, a slow and stately dance, like the minuet.
17. The group or grouping of beats, caused by the regular recurrence of accented beats.
18. The space between two bars.
19. The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in iambic measure.
20. A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers.
21. A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure.
22. The act of measuring; measurement.
23. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
24. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature.
25. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.
26. To adjust by a rule or standard.
27. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
28. To make a measurement or measurements.
29. To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain measures well; the pieces measure unequally.
30. To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a tree measures three feet in diameter. how much there is of something that you can quantify any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song" determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall" place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches".
31. 1. If you describe something as measurable, you mean that it is large enough to be noticed or to be significant. Both leaders seemed to expect measurable progress. + measurably meas·ur·ably The old man's voice was measurably weaker than the last time they'd talked.
32. Something that is measurable can be measured. Economists emphasize measurable quantities -- the number of jobs, the per capita income.
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