The difference between Detectable and Measurable

When used as adjectives, detectable means that which can be detected, noticeable, whereas measurable means able to be measured.


Measurable is also noun with the meaning: that which can be measured.

check bellow for the other definitions of Detectable and Measurable

  1. Detectable as an adjective:

    That which can be detected, noticeable.

    Examples:

    "There was a detectable pause before he continued. We all noticed it but no one commented."

  1. Measurable as an adjective:

    Able to be measured.

  2. Measurable as an adjective:

    Of significant importance.

  1. Measurable as a noun:

    That which can be measured; a metric.

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