measured
AdjectiveWordNet 3.0
Adjective (4)
- having notes of fixed rhythmic valueSynonyms: mensuralmensurable
- the rhythmic arrangement of syllablesSynonyms: metricalmetric
- carefully thought out in advance“a calculated insult”“with measured irony”Synonyms: deliberatecalculated
- unhurried and with care and dignity“walking at the same measured pace”“with all deliberate speed”Synonyms: carefuldeliberate
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise. [1913 Webster]
Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power! what thought can measure thee?— Milton.[1913 Webster]
2.To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature. [1913 Webster]
3.To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance. [1913 Webster]
A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
4.To adjust by a rule or standard. [1913 Webster]
To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.— Jer. Taylor.[1913 Webster]
5.To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off. [1913 Webster]
With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.— Matt. vii. 2.[1913 Webster]
That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun.— Addison.[1913 Webster]
To measure swords with one, to try another's skill in the use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's abilities against an antagonist's. [1913 Webster]