1
: marked by due proportion
2
a
: marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent
a measured gait
b
: metrical
3
: deliberate, calculated
a measured response
measuredly
adverb
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Examples of measured in a Sentence
This crisis requires a measured response.
She spoke in carefully measured tones.
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John Werner, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But off the campaign stage, the former president’s team is striking a more measured tone.
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John Werner, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This is why Israel has chosen a measured approach, methodically building its capabilities and preparing, diplomatically and militarily, for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
But off the campaign stage, the former president’s team is striking a more measured tone.
—Brittany Bernstein, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
BlackRock’s involvement suggests a measured approach to Web3, prioritizing low-risk exposure to digital assets rather than large investments in the technology’s foundational infrastructure.
—Tomer Niv, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Measured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measured. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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