measured
/ˈmɛʒəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That has been determined by measurement.
Adjective
Examples
He ran over a measured mile.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Deliberate but restrained.
Adjective
Examples
He argued in measured tones.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “measured” mean?
That has been determined by measurement.
Is “measured” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.