measured
adjective
, ˈmā-\
Definition of measured
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Synonyms & Antonyms for measured
Synonyms
advised, calculated, considered, deliberate, knowing, reasoned, studied, thought-out, thoughtful, weighed
Antonyms
casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
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Being too focused on strategies and maintaining absolute control could create more resistance than taking a measured approach. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for Aug. 22, 2019: Happy birthday Kristen Wiig; Leo, whip up something exciting," 22 Aug. 2019 The Fed, however, is taking a more measured approach. — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, "Trump is pushing the Fed for a big rate cut. But would it help or hurt the economy?," 20 Aug. 2019 Althea La Foucade, head economist at UWI St. Augustine, believes the government should adopt a measured approach. — Safiya Charles, The New Republic, "Trump’s Venezuela Policy Is Causing Turmoil in the Caribbean," 9 Aug. 2019 Instead, the Republican leader is taking a more measured approach, as GOP senators talk frequently among themselves and with the White House in the face of mounting criticism that Congress is failing to act. — Rick Green, courant.com, "West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and other Connecticut mayors join more than 200 others to demand Senate action on gun bills," 8 Aug. 2019 Instead, the Republican leader is taking a more measured approach, as GOP senators talk frequently among themselves and with the White House in the face of mounting criticism that Congress is failing to act. — NBC News, "Hundreds of mayors urge Senate to return for gun bill vote," 8 Aug. 2019 Instead, the Republican leader is taking a more measured approach, as GOP senators talk frequently among themselves and with the White House in the face of mounting criticism that Congress is failing to act. — CBS News, "Over 200 mayors push Senate leaders to return to Washington to act on gun reform," 8 Aug. 2019 Instead, the Republican leader is taking a more measured approach to consider the options. — Matthew Daly, BostonGlobe.com, "Despite pressure, McConnell and GOP Senate are unlikely to act swiftly on guns," 7 Aug. 2019 But Pelosi argues that her more measured approach has helped Democrats take back the House, primarily through victories by moderate candidates who won swing districts with campaigns that focused on issues such as preserving Obamacare. — Tony Cook, Indianapolis Star, "Nancy Pelosi rips page from Hoosier playbook amid clash with 'The Squad'," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'measured.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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