measured

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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

measured

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of measure entry 2

Synonyms of measured

Adjective

• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

Adjective

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Wright said Rogers’ decision to invoke terrorism during the debate could also alienate voters who prefer a more measured approach. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Others take a more measured view while admitting to the possibility of a market dip if Democrats win big, since Democrats are generally viewed to be more critical of the AI buildout than Republicans. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Democratic congressional candidates will also need to be careful about balancing partisan messages to their base with more measured appeals to independent voters. — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Barra, once bullish in forecasting that self-driving cars would arrive quickly, is more measured now. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Adjective

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