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
What Kaiser Permanente and UCLA Health Say Institutional health organizations have taken a measured view of the trend. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Turning the measured effect into a practical quantum-control tool will require researchers to understand and manage the remaining optical imperfections. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
Electricity production and consumption is measured in megawatt hours, not by what a source can put out at its peak capacity, and solar panels don’t generate power 24/7. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 El Niño’s strength is primarily measured by how much warmer the sea surface temperature in the tropical Pacific region is than normal. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measured
Adjective
  • Despite his lifelong fandom, fans still see Stearns as a cold-hearted, calculated executive who enjoys sending their favorite players packing.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The building’s destruction was then seen as a calculated display of anger to pressure Seoul over deadlocked nuclear negotiations with Washington.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • An interim government overhaul of long-standing vaccine procurement processes may have limited stockpiles, Faizullah says.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Stegra also highlighted that near-zero emission steel will initially be available at limited volumes and in few locations.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers, who reported their findings in PLOS Biology, also screened 124 recordings from the vast wildlife sound archive xeno-canto and identified 50 species with regular rhythmic signals.
    Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Texas Politics Projects also gauged voter’s opinions on other statewide races set for the November midterm ballot, including the contest for Texas governor.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In a test call, the bot accurately generated action items and gauged the sentiment as neutral (and not requiring immediate action).
    John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In my experience, the strongest engagements begin when both sides understand what can be influenced, what cannot be controlled and how progress will be evaluated.
    Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Anything unexpectedly or especially moving, rousing, funny or strange, things that go against the grain of a production that wants to keep things controlled in order to bring the ship in on time.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • And Moke was no longer a considered tropical cyclone after skirting Hawaii as a tropical storm, the center said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Those operating a drone in a restricted area could face fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time, under federal regulations.
    Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • However, if a foreign heir without Mexican citizenship is set to receive property in a restricted zone (such as the coast or borders), the property will typically be held in a fideicomiso, or bank trust.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • However, officials in recent days have weighed the cost of continuing to look through the price increases, particularly in light of a stabilizing labor market.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Claims about removing bacteria or extending garment life should be weighed carefully against broader evidence showing that overwashing causes wear.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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