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Meaning of 'measured' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Measured [ a.]
- Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms.
2 . Measured [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Measure

Meaning of 'measured' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . measured [ s]
Meaning (1):
- carefully thought out in advance
Example in sentence:
  • a calculated insult;
  • he made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively;
  • with measured irony
Meaning (2):
- unhurried and with care and dignity
Example in sentence:
  • walking at the same measured pace;
  • with all deliberate speed

Nearby Words:

meach meacock mead meadow meadowsweet meadowwort meadowy meager meagerly meagerness

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