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

Iranian leaders celebrated Israel’s measured response—and the ongoing political turmoil inside Israel. —Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024

Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Not to mention, shadows with a measured dose of gleam add a truly time-rewinding touch. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024

Between Friday and Monday, during which Israel launched a measured counterstrike in Iran, the price for a barrel of oil tumbled $4. OPEC has tried to establish a floor for oil prices this year with little success. —Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 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