measured
Gauged with precision
Measured describes something done with careful deliberation rather than impulse.
A measured response is restrained and considered.
Measured steps are even and controlled.
The word suggests precision and moderation—someone speaking in measured tones chooses words carefully, avoiding excess emotion.
Measured also means determined by measurement: a measured dose of medicine.
Adjusted for accuracy
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- accurateConforming to fact
- quantifiedExpressed as a number
- meteredMeasured by instrument
gauged · specific · calculated · surveyed · scaled · proportioned · dimensioned · standardized
Figured out mathematically
- consideredThought about carefully
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- intentionalDone on purpose
- weighedMeasured heaviness of
careful · judicious · purposeful · reasoned · planned · strategic · mindful · conscious
Kept within limits
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- subduedReduced in intensity
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
reserved · cautious · careful · regulated · disciplined · balanced · steady · even
Walked back and forth
- timedMeasured for duration
- countedDetermined how many
- cadencedHaving rhythmic flow
- meteredMeasured by instrument
regular · steady · even · periodic · synchronized · beat · tempo · pulse
Organized and deliberate
- orderlyArranged with care
- organizedSystematically arranged
- structuredArranged in organized form
- proceduralFollowing set steps
step-by-step · planned · logical · sequential · regulated · standardized · consistent · coordinated
calibrated
Adjusted for accuracy
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- accurateConforming to fact
- quantifiedExpressed as a number
metered · gauged · specific · calculated · surveyed · scaled · proportioned · dimensioned · standardized · graduated
calculated
Figured out mathematically
- consideredThought about carefully
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- intentionalDone on purpose
weighed · careful · judicious · purposeful · reasoned · planned · strategic · mindful · conscious · reflective
controlled
Kept within limits
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- subduedReduced in intensity
understated · reserved · cautious · careful · regulated · disciplined · balanced · steady · even · contained
paced
Walked back and forth
metered · regular · steady · even · periodic · synchronized · beat · tempo · pulse · metronome
methodical
Organized and deliberate
- orderlyArranged with care
- organizedSystematically arranged
- structuredArranged in organized form
procedural · step-by-step · planned · logical · sequential · regulated · standardized · consistent · coordinated · schematic
- precisionprecise, exact, accurate, pinpoint, spot-on
- robotic traitsmechanical, automated, programmed, monotone, machinelike
- controlledcontrolled, managed, regulated, restrained, contained
- lab qualitiessterile, calibrated, controlled, precise, accurate
- accuracyaccurate, precise, exact, correct, right
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
measuredrash
Heedless or skin irritation
impulsive · reckless · hasty · impetuous · precipitous
measuredarrhythmic
Lacking regular beat
unrhythmic · irregular · erratic · unrhythmical · unmeasured
measuredunrestrained
Not held back
immoderate · excessive · intemperate · extravagant · wild
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- measure upMeet required standards
- measuring cupGraduated container for ingredients
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
- for good measureAs a bonus extra
- measurement unitsStandards for expressing quantities
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