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

• measuredly adverb
• measuredness noun
• well-measured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of measured¹

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

Example Sentences

In the new study, scientists measured iron isotope ratios in rocks from Earth and the Moon with a level of precision not achieved before.

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The researchers measured the speed of soundwaves traveling through the treated quartz, then opened the cylinders and examined the samples using electron microscopy.

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Scientists have suspected this behavior for over 100 years, yet the tiny fractions of an electron involved had never been directly measured.

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“Despite the encouraging headline figures, we maintain a measured stance on the broader trade outlook,” said Barnabas Gan, group chief economist and head of market research at RHB Bank.

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Panesar admitted he was "surprised" by Smith's decision to bring up his appearance on Celebrity Mastermind, saying he expected a more measured response from the Australian batsman.

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Related Words

• consistent 
• deliberate 
• systematic