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

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

Mike Vrabel had a measured response to Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts from UNC practices when asked Friday afternoon. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

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

Tom Vitale’s excellent memoir In the Weeds provides the most measured and compelling insight into the reality of traveling the world with his boss. —Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 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