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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for measured

Verb

1. measure, mensurate, measure out, decide, make up one's mind, determine
usage: determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
2. quantify, measure, carry, convey, express
usage: express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
3. measure, be, measure up
usage: have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
4. measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value, judge
usage: place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"

Adjective

1. measured (vs. unmeasured), plumbed, sounded
usage: determined by measurement; "the measured distance was less than a mile"
2. measured, metrical, metric, rhythmical (vs. unrhythmical), rhythmic
usage: the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
3. calculated, deliberate, measured, premeditated (vs. unpremeditated)
usage: carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
4. careful, deliberate, measured, unhurried (vs. hurried)
usage: with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
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