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

Postings with a starting salary in NYC receive a measured response. — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Garisson Risner, a co-owner of the pyrotechnics company Pegasus Illuminations and one of the event’s coördinators, gave a more measured assessment. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, both carriers are taking a measured approach to restoring Red Sea services. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Some conservatives were outraged online over the project plan, while others urged people to take a more measured approach, noting that the new stations are not about pushing any ideology. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 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