"measured" in the verb sense
1. measure, mensurate, measure out
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
"Measure the length of the wall"
2. quantify, measure
express as a number or measure or quantity
"Can you quantify your results?"
3. measure
have certain dimensions
"This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
4. measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
"I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
"access all the factors when taking a risk"
"measured" in the adjective sense
1. mensural, measured, mensurable
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
2. measured, metrical, metric
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
3. deliberate, calculated, measured
carefully thought out in advance
"a calculated insult"
"with measured irony"
"he made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively"
4. careful, deliberate, measured
unhurried and with care and dignity
"walking at the same measured pace"
"with all deliberate speed"
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