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

There was this, with a more measured tone, from a graduate research assistant named Ghazal Kaviani. —John Werner, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

This is why Israel has chosen a measured approach, methodically building its capabilities and preparing, diplomatically and militarily, for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

But off the campaign stage, the former president’s team is striking a more measured tone. —Brittany Bernstein, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024

BlackRock’s involvement suggests a measured approach to Web3, prioritizing low-risk exposure to digital assets rather than large investments in the technology’s foundational infrastructure. —Tomer Niv, Forbes, 28 Oct. 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