measured

adjective

mea·​sured ˈme-zhərd How to pronounce measured (audio)
ˈmā-
1
: marked by due proportion
2
a
: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent
a measured gait
b
3
: deliberate, calculated
a measured response
measuredly adverb

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response. She spoke in carefully measured tones.
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of measured was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measured. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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

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