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 of measured

• 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

All kits include pre-measured ingredients and specialty supplies. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026

Instead, General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has sought to provide a measured assessment of potential risks. —Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026

Donovan addressed the speculation but didn’t shut it down, offering a measured response in the middle of the NBA season. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026

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