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

People have not been back since, so getting back up to speed will first take some careful and measured steps. —Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

Smart small businesses are using AI to take a measured and thoughtful approach to incremental improvement. —Scott Byrne, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Two-thirds of the elite group also saw a measured business outcome within six months from when a pilot kicked off, versus 31% of the laggards. —John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026

As a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Mfume says America must take a more measured approach overseas, relying on diplomacy instead of conflict. —Ashley Paul, CBS News, 15 June 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