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

Raman similarly emphasized the need for a measured approach. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Daniel Pleffken, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, who specializes in aircraft certification, is more measured about what the flight proves. —Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026

Looking broadly at the industry, Wasserman expressed measured optimism. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

Aleida and another mission-control colleague check in with Walt, who delivers a reassuring, measured report that while the crew knows significant challenges lie ahead, everything has been fine so far. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 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