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

Using the measured contrail ice EI in climate models, DLR quantified the net warming benefit. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026

With inflation markers, geopolitical pressures, and other economic factors sending mixed signals, our data has found that banks and credit unions are taking a more measured approach. —Aly J Yale, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026

Those close to the Sussexes, however, describe a more measured reality behind the scenes. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Davis has long been a poster child for slow, measured growth, with voters repeatedly demanding a voice in development decisions to preserve the city’s small-town feel. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 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