1
: marked by due proportion
2
a
: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent
a measured gait
b
: metrical
3
: deliberate, calculated
a measured response
measuredly
adverb
Examples of measured in a Sentence
This crisis requires a measured response.
She spoke in carefully measured tones.
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Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
District leaders struck a more measured tone.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
This assortment includes the gentle yet effective Dynamic Resurfacing Peel Pads that deliver a measured dose of patented Tri-Enzyme Technology for smoother-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measured. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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