measured Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
    mensurate; measure out; measure.
    • Measure the length of the wall
  2. verb express as a number or measure or quantity
    quantify; measure.
    • Can you quantify your results?
  3. verb have certain dimensions
    measure.
    • This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
  4. verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
    • I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
    • access all the factors when taking a risk
  5. adjective having notes of fixed rhythmic value
    mensurable; mensural.
  6. adjective satellite the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
    metric; metrical.
  7. adjective satellite carefully thought out in advance
    calculated; deliberate.
    • a calculated insult
    • with measured irony
  8. adjective satellite unhurried and with care and dignity
    careful; deliberate.
    • walking at the same measured pace
    • with all deliberate speed

WordNet

Meas"ured adjective
Definitions
  1. 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. -- Meas"ured*ly, adv.

Webster 1913