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

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But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials. —Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026

Bailey has taken a more measured approach, emphasizing that the public needs to understand the TRUST Act and the immigration process as part of a larger effort to build legislative support to overturn the law. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

Ideally, the Islanders would have taken a more measured approach with a player in their 20s who can help improve the team now and in the future. —Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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