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Measured

Verb / ˈmeʒɜ:d / Another word for measured — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

determined or calculated by using a standard unit or method

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Common collocations

  • measured pace
  • measured tone
  • measured response
  • measured approach
  • measured words
  • measured steps
  • measured risk

Word family

noun measure
verb measure
adverb measurably

Usage note

Often used to describe speech or actions that are controlled and deliberate, implying careful thought. Can also refer to something that has been quantified or assessed.

Example sentences

  1. I measured the flour before adding it to the bowl.
  2. The teacher measured the height of each student in the class.
  3. The carpenter measured the wood before cutting it.
  4. The scientist measured the temperature of the water in the beaker.
  5. The tailor measured the fabric before cutting it into pieces.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.' - Dalai Lama
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

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