We measured the depth of the river.
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Measured
/ˈmɛʒəd/
Synonyms for "measured" (359 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (72)
Adjective(19 words)
academic toneactual assignmentanalytical chemistry methodsbalanced structurecalculatedcalculated actioncalculated energycalm disagreementcalm energy statecalm resolutioncalm talkcarefulcareful chemical manipulationscautious approachcircumspectclear speakingcontrolled enthusiasmcontrolled investigationcoolheaded
Noun(9 words)
aliquotcalm atmospherecautious claimclass forumcomputer system performanceconservative forcesconservative usagecool tonecrustal displacement observed
Strong matches (108)
Adjective(44 words)
daily life activitydanish stilheddeliberatedeliberate behaviordeliberate changedeliberate decisiondeliberate deliverydeliberate disregarddeliberate effortdeliberate literacy curriculumdeliberate movementdeliberate snubdetected energy spectrumdignified demeanordiplomaticdiscreetestemotional understandingempirical research dataempirical study findingsexperimental signal
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gentle entrygentle persongradual accelerationgradual approachgradual policy preference changegradual quantitygradual stepsgradual terminationgradual trajectoryguided cuthealthy curiosityincremental effortinformed takeinstrumental analysisjudiciouslanguidmature democracymeasured resultmensurablemensuralmetricmetric measurementmetric termmetrical
Noun(17 words)
decision makingdeliberate plandeliberate thinkingdigital transformationdispensing systemearthquake displacementelectrical energizationfirm tuggauged property setgradual processhedgerow managementlearning momentumlearning performanceless emotionalmass measuredmeasure samplemeasured motion energy
deliberatedignifiedepochalequableequaleuphoniceuphonicaleuphoniousevenevery otherexactflatflowingfluentfrugalgaugedharmonioushomogeneousiambicimmutable
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in numbersin rhythmintentionalintermittentinvariableisochronalknown by measurementleisurelylevelmajesticmappedmechanicalmeteredmethodicmethodicalmetricmetronomic
Verb(9 words)
Adverb(1 words)
Related words (179)
moderatemodulatedmonolithicmonotonousof a pieceoneorderedorderlyoscillatoryperiodicperiodicalpersistentplannedplottedprecisepredeterminedpremeditatedprosodicprudentpulsating
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pulsativepulsatorypulsingpyrrhicquantifiedquantitativequantitivequantizedreasonedreciprocalrecurrentrecurringregularregulatedrestrainedrhythmicrhythmicalrobotlikerotaryscanningseasonalsedateserialslowsmoothsmooth-soundingsobersolemnsomesparingspondaicstablestatelysteadfaststeadystintingstudiedsurveyedsweetsymmetricalsystematictemperatethrobbingtriangulatedtrippingtrochaicunbrokenunchangeableunchangedunchangingundeviatingundifferentiatedundiversifiedundulantundulatoryunhurrieduniformunruffledunvariedunvaryingvaluatedvaluedwavelikewell-thought-outwheeling
Adjective(48 words)
moderate activitymoderate pacemoderate temperaturemutednumeric formnumerical descriptor meaningnumerical quantificationnumerical recordobservable eventobservable variableobserved propertyobserved quantityobserved runtimeoperational rulesphonetic hesitationphysical evidencephysical property valuephysical quantity dataphysical quantity valuephysical signal
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physiologic functionpolite discourseprecise descriptorpsychological progressionquantified energyquantitative analysisquantitative ecosystem health assessmentquiet mindreasonable thinkingrefined tonereformist policyrestrained enthusiasmruler-guidedscientific descriptorsslow pressureslower pacesoft-landing scenariosolemn vowspanish conservadorspeaking-pacedsportsmanlikestatesmanliketemperate forest ecosystemtemperate stancetemperedtimed exercisesunflurriedverbal fluency
Noun(35 words)
moderate safety categorymodestomore controlledmore gradualmost calculatedmost controlled enthusiasmmost deliberatemost gradualmost gradual political changemost moderatemost ruler-guidednumerical descriptorsobserved actionobserved energy distributionobserved kinetic energyobserved mass valuephysical experimentquantitative adjectivescale termscientific qualifier
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scientific quantityself-regulation progresssippingsobersidessoft-landing policyspeaking pacespeaking pacesspeaking tempospring scale readingtactical legal movetardigradeunit measureunit of measurewriting toneyard
Determiner(1 words)
most measured motion energy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a, academic tone, accordant, actual assignment, admeasured.
- Sentence evidence is available for measured, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "measured".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "measured"
Keep "measured" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "measured" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "measured", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "measured" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
7 entriesmeasured amountmeasured approachmeasured datameasured pacemeasured responsemeasured resultsmeasured tone
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
It can't be measured in terms of money.
Source: tatoeba (42508)
Our city's transport problems are minor when measured against capitals like London and New York.
Source: tatoeba (57850)
GNP is measured as the total market value of all the goods and service produced by a nation during a specified period.
Source: tatoeba (72221)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "measured"?
Closest matches include a, academic tone, accordant, actual assignment, admeasured.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "measured"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.