demonstrable

adjective

de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl How to pronounce demonstrable (audio)
1
: capable of being demonstrated
2
demonstrability noun
demonstrably adverb

Examples of demonstrable in a Sentence

There is no demonstrable evidence that the treatment is effective. as a serious scientist, she is only interested in demonstrable phenomena
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In the first instance, companies should conduct pilot programs and identify specific use cases where AI can deliver quick, demonstrable wins. Alexander Clausbruch, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Activist campaigns targeting specific corporations have had a demonstrable impact in recent years. Russell Leung, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 Third, with tech prices near record highs, there is the potential for the collapse of the AI story, as investors may revolt against endless rounds of spending without demonstrable increases in earnings or productivity. Bob Pisani, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024 While there was never much debate about AI’s value-generating potential, this insight speaks volumes to its demonstrable, tangible value. Patrick (pj) Jean, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for demonstrable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of demonstrable was in the 15th century

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“Demonstrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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demonstrable

adjective
de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl How to pronounce demonstrable (audio)
: capable of being demonstrated or proved
demonstrably adverb
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