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English Dictionary: Measured by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
measured
adj
  1. having notes of fixed rhythmic value [syn: mensural, measured, mensurable]
  2. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
    Synonym(s): measured, metrical, metric
  3. carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
    Synonym(s): deliberate, calculated, measured
  4. unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
    Synonym(s): careful, deliberate, measured
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Measure \Meas"ure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Measured}; p. pr. & vb.
      n. {Measuring}.] [F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See {Measure},
      n.]
      1. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute
            or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity
            of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions
            of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to
            appraise.
  
                     Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power!
                     what thought can measure thee?            --Milton.
  
      2. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures
            changes of temperature.
  
      3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off
            and determining the distance.
  
                     A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure
                     kingdoms with his feeble steps.         --Shak.
  
      4. To adjust by a rule or standard.
  
                     To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires
                     by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.
                                                                              --Jer. Taylor.
  
      5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by
            measure; -- often with out or off.
  
                     With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to
                     you again.                                          --Matt. vii.
                                                                              2.
  
                     That portion of eternity which is called time,
                     measured out by the sun.                     --Addison.
  
      {To measure swords with one}, to try another's skill in the
            use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's
            abilities against an antagonist's.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Measured \Meas"ured\, a.
      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. --
      {Meas"ured*ly}, adv.
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