determined by measurement; "the measured distance was less than a mile" the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms
with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
You use measured to describe something that is careful and deliberate. The men spoke in soft, measured tones Her more measured response will appeal to voters. if you do something in a measured way, you do it in a careful and controlled way, not in an excited or sudden way