measured
Measured (adj) means Careful, deliberate, and controlled rather than rash. Example: “She gave a measured response instead of reacting in anger.”
How to use measured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something worked out by measuring, or a calm, carefully controlled way of acting or speaking.
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more measured comparative, most measured superlative
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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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