measured

adjective

mea·​sured ˈme-zhərd How to pronounce measured (audio)
ˈmā-
Synonyms of measurednext
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

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This crisis requires a measured response. She spoke in carefully measured tones.
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Across the measured period, 69 percent of stockout losses fell on the top 10 percent of brands, and most brands experienced repeat failures. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 The resulting value in providing a measured approach to patching prioritization without the need to reboot hardware or adhere to cumbersome and lengthy software maintenance windows is compelling. — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 His comedy is more measured and literary than others on this list, but bestselling author and New Yorker/NPR humorist David Sedaris’ live shows always pack ‘em in. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 That kind of measured momentum after a catalyst tends to follow through. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measured

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

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The first known use of measured was in the 14th century

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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measured. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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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

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