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

• advised
• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

Anna Gomez, a Democratic commissioner at the FCC, has urged a measured approach. —ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025

The models strolled by in measured strides, seemingly unaware of the ‘trespassers’ who were gazing over from the other side of the slanted shade. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

In a measured earnings call that revealed ITV‘s strategic pivot toward digital revenue streams, chief executive Carolyn McCall sidestepped persistent questions about potential deals for ITV Studios while underlining the British broadcaster’s successful transformation efforts. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025

But automakers are pulling back, slowing down and talking about their EV plans in more measured tones. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 Mar. 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