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

For employees who find themselves in a similar situation, Muller advised a clear and measured approach. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

These classic stays have always matched the Scottish capital’s more measured, thoughtful rhythm—grand yet accessible, historic but deeply hospitable. —Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025

At their lowest ebb last season, City’s reluctance to make threatening forward runs was visible to the eye, favouring more measured build-up and perhaps reluctant to open up too much with opposition counter-attacks in mind. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

The app is experiencing slow and measured transfer growth, as opposed to a sudden rise in popularity. —John Brandon, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 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