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measured
MEH-zhuhd
Measured (adj) means Careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash. Example: “She gave a measured response instead of reacting in anger.”
adj
1
Careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash.
"She gave a measured response instead of reacting in anger."
"His measured tone calmed the tense meeting."
"He took a measured approach to the problem and tested each idea carefully."
2
Determined by measurement.
"The measured distance between the two towns was 40 miles."
"The measured height of the doorway was slightly lower than the plans said."
"Compare the measured results with the figures you predicted before the experiment."
How to use measured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something worked out by measuring, or a calm, carefully controlled way of acting or speaking.
Common pairings
measured response
measured tone
measured approach
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more measured
- Superlative
- most measured
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Synonyms
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deliberate
considered
restrained
calculated
unhurried
controlled
metrical
metric
mensural
careful
mensurable
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Rhymes for measured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
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tortured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “measured” mean?
The word “measured” means careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash. In plain terms, either something worked out by measuring, or a calm, carefully controlled way of acting or speaking.
How do you pronounce “measured”?
“Measured” is pronounced MEH-zhuhd (/ˈmɛʒɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “measured” in a sentence?
Here is “measured” used in a sentence: “She gave a measured response instead of reacting in anger.”
What part of speech is “measured”?
“Measured” is an adjective.
Is “measured” a common word?
“Measured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “measured” have?
“Measured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash.
What is the difference between a "measured" response and a "rushed" one?
A measured response is careful, deliberate, and controlled, suggesting the person weighed their words or actions first. A rushed response is hurried and rash, made without that consideration.
When is someone's tone or reaction described as "measured"?
A tone or reaction is called measured when it is careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash or emotional. The word implies calm restraint and self-control, as in "she gave a measured reply."
What is the difference between the two meanings of "measured"?
"Measured" can mean careful and controlled, as in a measured tone or measured pace, or it can mean determined by measurement, as in the measured distance between two points. Context makes clear which sense is intended.
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