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

When the researchers measured ceramides in AKI models, they found a strong connection: levels rose sharply after injury in both mice and in human urine samples.

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Uncertainty is falling, as measured by surveys of small companies External link by the National Federation of Independent Business.

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Pope took his chance with a measured 100, securing his place in the team for the first Test against Australia on 21 November.

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The spokesperson added that the exchange supports “a thoughtful and measured approach” as the industry considers expanding trading hours.

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The performance of every single component is monitored in fine detail, and success and failure can be measured in hundredths of a second.

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Related Words

• consistent 
• deliberate 
• systematic