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
  • And the forces driving the bond market are considerably more calculated than his post suggested.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Interestingly, none of our 25 calculated ‘breaches’ outside of the pandemic years saw a club exceed the 115 per cent threshold, which would now incur a sporting sanction.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Wind Features Kinetic wind features also create a focal point, and their rhythmic motion in the wind can be as soothing as that of a water feature.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sliding bass, sharp percussion and dark production create a menacing backdrop for Pop Smoke’s unmistakably deep voice, which lands as another rhythmic element within the track.
    Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 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
  • How effectively such systems can be controlled, sustained, and employed alongside soldiers will determine whether this unusual configuration becomes a recurring feature of future armored warfare.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These vehicles have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software, rather than the mechanics of hardware.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 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
  • The money flows into a restricted fund that cannot subsidize general government, and any surplus must be refunded or used to lower fees.
    Fabiola Stuyvesant, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The restricted lanes are expected to include major freeways that cut across Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties and connect game venues with the Olympic villages, where athletes and coaches will stay.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But baby Faye arrived seven weeks premature and weighed just 3 pounds, 15 ounces.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Standing 13-feet-tall at the hip and measuring upwards of 43-feet-long, the Late Cretaceous hunter weighed as much as 19,500 pounds.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measured. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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