Definition of measurednext
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as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the soldier's funeral procession moved along to the measured beating of a drum

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measured

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verb

past tense of measure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of measured
Adjective
The resulting value in providing a measured approach to patching prioritization without the need to reboot hardware or adhere to cumbersome and lengthy software maintenance windows is compelling. Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 His comedy is more measured and literary than others on this list, but bestselling author and New Yorker/NPR humorist David Sedaris’ live shows always pack ‘em in. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Loneliness was measured using one question asking whether participants often felt lonely. The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 Success is measured in hours returned to employees, faster financial closes, improved accuracy and stronger operational performance. Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • Eggers noted the system isn’t perfect, but said the point is to take calculated risks—which is why the checks are relatively small.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Gayil Talshir, political science lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said Smotrich’s position represents a calculated decision to avoid a firm stance against the exemption that would have forced him to quit the coalition.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Another season of limited minutes and the potential for a big sale could plummet.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The unions offered limited press coverage at the start of the event before the doors close.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting sound combines disco and psychedelic funk with Turkish melodies, rhythmic patterns and lyrics.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At CalPERS, overall performance will be gauged against a passive reference portfolio of 75% global stocks and 25% bonds, though teams will also still have asset benchmarks that will be reported to the board.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • But normality is gauged by behavior, an individual’s social life.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Publishers now list their servers in a catalog controlled by a company whose commercial interest is to run those servers on its own runtime.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Yankees are owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, a company controlled by businessman Hal Steinbrenner and members of his family.
    Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.
    Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The committee would give recommendations for the restricted funds accounts, and any action would need to be approved by the board or the congregation.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists estimated that the original space rocket weighed more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The bear weighed 202 pounds, and was the last bear Roosevelt shot in his long, colorful hunting career.
    Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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