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measuredcarefully considered; deliberate and restrained

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: carefully considered; deliberate and restrained

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeʒərd/

Korean meaning: 신중한, 절제된

Korean pronunciation: **메**져드

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's measured response to the scandal saved the company's reputation.
  • My grandmother speaks in measured words, as if each sentence costs a dollar.
  • The robot walked with measured steps, like a runway model having a bad day.

measured

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmeʒərd//

carefully considered; deliberate and restrained

measured concept
💡 Concept

a head chef slowly and precisely adds seasoning to a gourmet dish, pausing between each small sprinkle. The chef tastes a tiny portion with a spoon, considers the flavor carefully, then adds just one more measured pinch of herbs. Around the kitchen, other cooks rush frantically while this chef maintains perfect composure and control. The sous chef watches respectfully as the head chef's deliberate technique creates the perfect flavor balance. cooking that is carefully considered, deliberate and restrained

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmeʒərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmeʒəd/

🌳Etymology

Rootmeasur
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'mensura' meaning 'a measuring' through Middle French 'mesure'. The past participle form developed the extended meaning of 'carefully considered' from the literal sense of 'measured out precisely'.

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🎵Rhyme

treasuredpressuredpleasured
treasured
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📝Examples

The CEO's measured response to the scandal saved the company's reputation.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother speaks in measured words, as if each sentence costs a dollar.

😄 Fun example

The robot walked with measured steps, like a runway model having a bad day.

His measured criticism was more effective than angry shouting.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deliberatecalculatedrestrainedcontrolledsteady

Antonyms

impulsiverecklesshasty

Related

measuremeasurementprecisecarefulmethodical