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

Senator Mike Rounds struck a more measured tone, throwing his support behind FBI Director Christopher Wray, whom Trump nominated in 2017. —Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024

Unlike last season down the road with the Hoosiers in Bloomington, this NBA baptism has come in measured doses, intended not to overwhelm, but also with expectations of Ware not to underwhelm. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024

Politicians tend to make bold, emotional claims—unlike the measured guidance found in company filings or analyst reports. —John Buckingham, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

But beyond that story, there is the beauty of the song itself, a ballad where Sanz’s voice shines above a measured and subtle accompaniment and that speaks of the dissolution of love despite the best intentions. —Leila Cobo, Billboard, 25 Oct. 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