measured

[mezh-erd]

adjective

1. ascertained or apportioned by measure.

   The race was over the course of a measured mile.

2. accurately regulated or proportioned.

3. regular or uniform, as in movement; rhythmical.

   to walk with measured strides.

4. deliberate and restrained; careful; carefully weighed or considered.

   measured language; measured terms.

5. in the form of meter or verse; metrical.

measured

/ ˈmɛʒəd /

adjective

1. determined by measurement

2. slow, stately, or leisurely

3. carefully considered; deliberate

Other Word Forms

• measuredness noun
• measuredly adverb
• well-measured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of measured¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; measure, -ed ²

Example Sentences

This was never transformed into tangible success measured by silverware, with Levy increasingly a target for supporters' anger throughout his tenure.

From BBC

Republicans took a more measured tone with Kennedy, with some praising his leadership and others asking him to clarify what they described as contradictory remarks.

From BBC

Since 2002, satellites have measured changes in the Earth’s gravity field to track shifts in water, both frozen and liquid.

From Los Angeles Times

After some “measured” thought, perhaps Putin will get a cameo.

From Los Angeles Times

"Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up or how many people you can leave hungry," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• consistent 
• deliberate 
• systematic