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

Researchers gave 11 healthy, physically active adults either caffeine (3 mg per kilogram of body weight) or a placebo every day for 20 days, then measured cycling power output. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026

With inconsistent means of determining whether something is credible or not, combined with an inherent lack of trust in others, maybe communicators need a more measured approach that goes beyond checking for facts. —Jennifer Best, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Meanwhile, a cameraman sprinted on the court to capture Anunoby’s (relatively measured) reaction. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026

Becerra has taken a far more measured approach, though whether that will sway many Democratic entertainment workers to jump parties remains to be seen. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 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