measured

/'meʤəd/
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measured

The judge walked with a measured pace into the courtroom.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Done with careful consideration and restraint; deliberate: "measured" describes actions, words, or tones that are controlled, careful, and not extreme.
    • Regular and steady in rhythm or pace: "measured" can describe movement or sound that is even, unhurried, and rhythmical.
    • Determined by measurement; having a fixed quantity: In technical contexts, "measured" means ascertained or expressed as a specific amount.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • She spoke in a calm, measured tone during the debate.
    • The soldiers marched with measured steps.
    • The recipe requires a measured cup of flour.
Advanced Usage
  • "in measured terms/words": using language that is carefully chosen and restrained.
    • The diplomat responded to the crisis in measured terms.
  • "measured response": a reaction that is proportionate and carefully considered, not excessive.
    • The government promised a measured response to the provocation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Measure (verb): to ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something.
    • Measure the length of the table.
  • Measurement (noun): the action of measuring; a size or quantity found by measuring.
    • The measurements of the room are accurate.
  • Measurable (adjective): able to be measured.
    • There has been a measurable improvement in air quality.
  • Measuredly (adverb): in a careful and deliberate manner.
    • He spoke measuredly about the sensitive topic.
Synonyms
  • Deliberate: done consciously and intentionally.
  • Calculated: carefully planned to achieve a specific effect.
  • Even: regular and steady.
  • Rhythmical: having a regular repeated pattern of sound or movement.
Antonyms
  • Hasty: done with excessive speed or urgency.
  • Impulsive: acting without forethought.
  • Erratic: irregular or unpredictable in movement or pattern.
Related Phrases
  • Beyond measure: to a very great extent.
    • Her kindness is beyond measure.
  • For good measure: as an extra amount or precaution.
    • He added an extra example for good measure.
measured

The judge walked with a measured pace into the courtroom.

Adjective
  1. unhurried and with care and dignity
    • walking at the same measured pace
    • with all deliberate speed
  2. carefully thought out in advance
    • a calculated insult
    • with measured irony
  3. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
  4. having notes of fixed rhythmic value

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