[ adv ] to a measurable degree <adv.all> the difference is measurably large
Measurable \Meas"ur*a*ble\, a. [F. mesurable, L. mensurabilis. See {Measure}, and cf. {Mensurable}.] 1. Capable of being measured; susceptible of mensuration or computation.
2. Moderate; temperate; not excessive.
Of his diet measurable was he. --Chaucer. ※ -- {Meas"ur*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Meas"ur*a*bly}, adv.
Yet do it measurably, as it becometh Christians. --Latimer.
My own theory posits that Americans, already measurably cynical about politicians, simply want to avoid associating their national leaders with four-letter words.
However, DEC says the stronger dollar hasn't yet hurt overseas sales measurably.
Borrowing costs remain constant - bank margins improve measurably. I wonder whether small business owners generally - and, more importantly, the chancellor - realise this.
Structural changes made by Krupp in the past two years have measurably strengthened the group, company officials said at a news conference.
Whatever Tokyo's motives - and sceptics were quick to hint that these were driven above all by self-interest - Japan added measurably to its international status in Rio.
The Republicans' failure to measurably improve their standing, we suspect, is largely the result of an unwillingness to compete.