measured
pronunciation
How to pronounce measured in British English:
UK [ˈmeʒəd]
How to pronounce measured in American English:
US [ˈmeʒərd]
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- Adjective:
- determined by measurement
- the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
- carefully thought out in advance
- with care and dignity
Word Origin
- measured (adj.)
- late 14c., "deliberate, restrained," adjective from past participle of measure (v.). Meaning "uniform, regular" is from c. 1400.
Example
- 1. His english was slow and measured .
- 2. Measured in gdp , the eurozone is now shrinking , and risks careening into a depression .
- 3. But then he did something more unusual : he measured their skulls .
- 4. But help cannot be measured in dollars alone .
- 5. Instruments also measured muscle movements and heart function .