measured
Definition of measured
1 : marked by due proportion
2a : marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent a measured gaitb : metrical
3 : deliberate, calculated a measured response
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Examples of measured in a Sentence
This crisis requires a measured response.
She spoke in carefully measured tones.
Recent Examples of measured from the Web
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Frank tries a forceful approach, but Usher, whose allegiance to Conway is tenuous at best, suggests a more measured approach, which Frank is struggling with.
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A more measured — and less punitive — approach might be warranted.
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Most worryingly, the transformation of plant genetics is being accelerated from the measured pace of biological evolution to the speed of next quarter's earnings report.
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14th Century
First Known Use of measured
14th century
MEASURED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of measured for English Language Learners
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: done with thought and care
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