measured

adjective

mea·​sured ˈme-zhərd 

ˈmā-

1

: marked by due proportion

2

a

: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent

a measured gait

b

: metrical

3

: deliberate, calculated

a measured response

measuredly adverb

Synonyms

• advised
• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

Turning to the audience, Williams addressed the disruption with a measured response. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Sep. 2024

That someone is Ingrid (Julianne Moore, conveying a measured sympathy), a writer who, despite being terrified of death, agrees to help her friend. —Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2024

Instead of diving into sweeping changes, a measured strategy can mitigate risks and align AI implementations with real-world needs. —Manoj Chaudhary, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

This lightweight blanket drapes well over the bed and, after washing, takes on an heirloom quality of measured wear. —Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mesured, from past participle of mesuren "to measure entry 2"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing measured

• pre-measured

Kids Definition

measured

adjective

mea·​sured

ˈmezh-ərd,

ˈmāzh-

1

a

: regulated or determined by a standard

b

: marked by rhythm : even

walk with measured steps

2

: deliberate entry 2 sense 1, calculated

speak with measured rudeness