measured
English meaning: Measured
Definition
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
Example
“We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level.”
Another example: “She replied in calm, measured tones despite the provocation.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; the past tense of 'measure' (to determine size or amount), but also an adjective meaning careful, deliberate and restrained ('a measured response', 'measured tones'). Common in scientific and rhetorical contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'mesurer', from Late Latin 'mensurare', from Latin 'mensura' (a measuring), from 'metiri' (to measure); 14th century.
Synonyms
- deliberate
- careful
- unhurried
- rhythmic
- metric
- calculated
- rhythmical
- premeditated
- metrical
- plumbed
Antonyms / Opposites
- unmeasured
- hasty
- reckless
Related Words
- measurement
- standardized
- psychologist
- measurements
- weighed
- inches
- calculated
- measuring
- magnitude
- angular
Common Collocations
- measured response
- measured tones
- carefully measured
- measured pace
- measured approach
- precisely measured
Word Forms
measure (v & n); measured; measuring; measurement (n); measurable (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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