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

• advised
• calculated
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response.

She spoke in carefully measured tones.

Recent Examples on the Web

The duo also spent some time on the film’s flashbacks, which reveal both the details of Carter’s death and Kemp’s involvement in measured doses. —Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024

According to Olaplex, turn the bottle upside down and tap it to dispense a measured drop. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Instead, Goswami’s measured and emotional performance gives us a window into Santosh’s slowly growing realizations about the police and their operations. —Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024

While this impact may take time to filter through the market, for patient investors who understand the current opportunities in undervalued bottles and casks, this more measured market environment could prove advantageous. —Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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

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