measurable

measurable
measurable (adj.) c.1300, "moderate," from O.Fr. mesurable "restrained, moderate, sensible; restricted," from L.L. mensurabilis, from mensurare (see MEASURE (Cf. measure) (v.)). Meaning "that can be measured" is from mid-14c. Related: Measurably.

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