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

• 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

In a precise and measured way, the DC franchise will increasingly overlay across the studio's broader efforts: from film and TV to consumer products, games, experiences, and social. —EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The data underscores the importance of cross-functional planning and a measured approach to price increases, combined with long-term digital investment. —Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

The fact that Arab countries are unified on that, and the measured approach taken by Arab and European countries should be applauded, not dismissed. —Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025

For instance, during Joe Biden’s presidency, the chief economic advisor for Allianz offered measured praise of the economy’s over-achievement by many benchmarks, tempered with criticism that the Federal Reserve had undermined its own credibility by failing to meet its 2% inflation target. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 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