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

This measured approach can allow your team to develop the necessary skills and processes that maximize technology investments. —Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

The Chinese delegation did not offer an immediate assessment of what occurred, but Beijing struck a more measured tone about the negotiations’ overall direction. —Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025

The French Foreign Ministry also offered measured pushback on Trump’s criticism of Zelensky over the Ukrainian’s stance on Crimea. —Aamer Madhani and Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025

The actor pauses to weigh his next words before offering his measured social commentary. —Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025

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