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

While many stateside formulas lean on super high concentrations to drive results, Korean vitamin C serums tend to take a more measured route, prioritizing consistency, layering, and overall skin comfort. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026

Yokota and Kondo no longer rely on the straightforward immediacy of pop motifs on sound chips, but exploit the measured complexity that drives ambitious orchestral works like Howard Shore’s Lord of the Rings. —Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026

But in striking contrast to some of the customers clamoring for the product, Strazik takes a more measured approach. —Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026

After debuting at the Tribeca Festival in 2025, Picturehouse and WG Pictures took a chance on distribution, and a measured rollout began on March 26. —William Earl, Variety, 8 May 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