measured

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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

measured

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of measure entry 2

Synonyms of measured

Adjective

• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

Adjective

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Quicker replenishment can replace a speculative bulk order with a measured commitment. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

But rather than any of her contemporaries, one specific anecdote from Jensen’s school years seems like the most apt context for the measured wandering on Jazz dreams. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

For individual investors eyeing the spin-off, Ritter offered a measured outlook. — Robert Gray, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Tru Earth laundry detergent sheets are ultra-concentrated and pre-measured. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English mesured, from past participle of mesuren "to measure entry 2"

First Known Use

Adjective

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