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

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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

Such was the most measured response to the sequence that ultimately cursed the Panthers’ Sunday evening in Bank of America Stadium. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026

Founded in 2013, Songmont has around 20 stores in China and is expanding at a measured pace, with a focus on customer experience. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Apple is in a much different category as the iPhone maker has avoided running up huge capital expenditures bills, taking a more measured approach to its AI investing. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

These are facts that are not lost on Arnault, who comes across as measured and forthcoming, with a cool confidence beyond his years. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 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