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

After gathering feedback, the district decided to take a more measured approach. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025

His measured review of Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend built analysis out of sharp comparisons and contrasts. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025

Until measured inflation catches up to actual market rents, there’s a significant lag, and that lag is finally closed. —Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025

Asked whether being born into the industry but experiencing career setbacks gives him unique insight into how Bollywood treats talent, Deol offers a measured perspective. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 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