quantifiable
/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Possible to measure or count in numbers. Something quantifiable can be shown with data, facts, or clear amounts.
- We need quantifiable results from the survey.
- Job performance should have quantifiable goals.
- The report shows quantifiable progress.
Adinary Nuance
Quantifiable is close to measurable, but it often sounds more formal and data-focused. Writers use it when they want numbers, evidence, or clear proof. Measurable can be broader and more everyday; quantifiable feels better in business, research, and academic English.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- định lượng được
- Spanish
- cuantificable
- Chinese
- 可量化的
- Japanese
- 数値化できる
- Korean
- 정량화할 수 있는
Etymology
Quantifiable comes from quantify, which entered English in the early 1800s from Latin quantus, meaning “how much.” The suffix -able shows that something can be done or measured.
Common phrases
quantifiable resultsquantifiable evidencequantifiable improvementquantifiable goals
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Frequently asked questions
- Is quantifiable a formal word?
- Yes. It is common in academic, business, and technical writing.
- What is the difference between quantifiable and measurable?
- Quantifiable usually suggests numbers or data. Measurable can be broader and slightly more general.
- Can I use quantifiable in IELTS Writing?
- Yes. It works well when you discuss data, evidence, or clear results.
- How do I use quantifiable in a sentence?
- Use it before a noun: quantifiable change, quantifiable evidence, or quantifiable success.