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

• 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

Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, has struck a more measured tone. —Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025

While many people anticipate Minten making the team out of camp, the player is taking a more measured approach. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025

Freeze Warnings are typically issued when measured air temperatures are expected to be at or colder than 32 °F for several hours. —Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025

But sometimes, a measured approach is the best way to go. —Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025

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