measured
adjective
, ˈmā-\
Definition of measured
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms & Antonyms for measured
Synonyms
advised, calculated, considered, deliberate, knowing, reasoned, studied, thought-out, thoughtful, weighed
Antonyms
casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of measured in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Upon taking office, Mexican President Lopez Obrador sought to take a more measured approach to immigration, repeatedly rebuffing Trump's provocations and insisting that shared migration problems required solutions beyond border security. — Rafael Carranza, azcentral, "Mexico's tiny refugee office seeks help to process record numbers of asylum seekers," 24 June 2019 But where Mr Sanders promises a revolution, her proposals are more measured, detailed and various. — The Economist, "Elizabeth Warren, saviour of capitalism," 21 June 2019 And when the electrode positions were reversed, the scientists saw a corresponding decrease in measured creativity compared with the sham group. — The Economist, "Zapping the brain improves creativity," 14 June 2019 Police handling of the rest of the three-month occupation was far more measured, and protesters were not fully cleared until time and fatigue had thinned their ranks. — James Griffiths, CNN, "How did one of the safest cities in the world descend into violence?," 13 June 2019 This more measured approach in their football led to the Reds keeping 21 league clean sheets this season, conceding a measly 22 goals. — SI.com, "Alisson Reveals the Tactical Change Which Led to Liverpool's Champions League Win," 9 June 2019 The tides are turning, away from an ad hoc society into a more measured one, and each character is experiencing the change differently. — Rachel Syme, The New Republic, "The Outlaw World of Deadwood," 6 June 2019 In the measured remembrance of a documentary, the emotional highs and lows are muted. — Kerry Lengel, azcentral, "In 'Pavarotti' documentary, Ron Howard hits high notes but skimps on drama," 5 June 2019 By the end of the two-day symposium at Trinity, a more measured and nuanced appreciation of this extraordinary man was clear than during much of his life, or even at the time of his death. — Matthew Sturgis, The New York Review of Books, "Geoffrey Wheatcroft," 21 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'measured.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for measured
measured
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of measured
See the full definition for measured in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on measured
What made you want to look up measured? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Farm Idioms Quiz
Not your children's farm quiz.
Take the quiz -
Up in the Sky: A Quiz
It's a bird? It's a plane? No, I'm really asking. What is it?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
Bee Cubed
Listen to the words and spell through all three levels.
Play the game
Share measured
Resources for measured