measured

adjective

mea·​sured ˈme-zhərd How to pronounce measured (audio)
ˈmā-
1
: marked by due proportion
2
a
: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent
a measured gait
b
3
: deliberate, calculated
a measured response
measuredly adverb

Examples of measured in a Sentence

This crisis requires a measured response. She spoke in carefully measured tones.
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Success often comes through a measured approach that allows for learning and adaptation as the technology is implemented. Asaf Kochan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The Spurs, with five championships since 1999, are taking a measured approach toward their future, with a chance to accumulate more young players this offseason to build toward contending. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025 Still, analysts broadly sounded a note of measured relief. Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025 After the abysmal start at Goodison Park, Amorim will have been desperate for a measured opening to this match. Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 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

Time Traveler
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 21 Mar. 2025.

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

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