English Explanatory Dictionary

measured

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That has been determined by measurement.
  2. Deliberate but restrained.
  3. Rhythmically written in meter; metrical.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of measure

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛʒəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-measured.wav /ˈmɛʒɚd/ /ˈmeɪʒɚd/

Word forms

measured more measured most measured

Synonyms

reasonable temperate measured mellow middle of the road mild moderate nonexcessive nonextreme nonfanatic proper reasonous sober tempered unexcessive unextreme

Derived words

immeasured measured drop measuredly measured mile measuredness nonmeasured premeasured unmeasured
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