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 of measured

• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

People have not been back since, so getting back up to speed will first take some careful and measured steps. — Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

Add enough of the measured water to loosen the mixture and form a sauce; fluid but not runny is the key. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026

Scaling all of this successfully requires a measured approach. — Freddy Kuo, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

In his remarks to the board, Linthicum advocated for a measured approach to justice and said the department needs a shake-up. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

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

Rhymes for measured

• unmeasured
• leisured
• treasured

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