Definitions for measured
measured
meas·ured
Spelling: [mezh-erd]
IPA: /ˈmɛʒ ərd/
Measured is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.
You can make 358 anagrams from letters in measured (adeemrsu).
Definitions for measured
noun
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a unit or standard of measurement:
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a system of measurement:
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an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring.
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the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard:
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the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement.
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a definite or known quantity measured out:
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any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment.
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a quantity, degree, or proportion:
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a moderate amount:
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a limit, or an extent or degree not to be exceeded:
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reasonable bounds or limits:
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a legislative bill or enactment:
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Usually, measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end:
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a short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music.
Compare meter2 (def 1b).
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a particular kind of such arrangement.
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a metrical unit.
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Music.
the music contained between two bar lines; bar.
an air or melody.
a slow, dignified dance.
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Printing. the width, measured in ems or picas, to which a column or page of printed matter is set.
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measures, Geology. beds; strata.
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Mathematics. an abstraction of the property of length; a set function assigning to each set of a collection of sets a value, usually having the properties of sigma finiteness and fnite additivity, the functional value of the whole collection being greater than zero.
Idioms
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beyond measure, too much to be reckoned; immeasurably; extremely:
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for good measure, as an extra:
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have / take someone's measure, to judge or assess someone's character, capabilities, etc.; size up:
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in a / some measure, to some extent or degree:
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measure one's length, to fall or be knocked down; fall flat:
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measure swords,
to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter.
to battle with swords.
to fight, compete, etc.:
adjective
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ascertained or apportioned by measure:
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accurately regulated or proportioned.
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regular or uniform, as in movement; rhythmical:
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deliberate and restrained; careful; carefully weighed or considered:
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in the form of meter or verse; metrical.
Verb phrases
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measure up,
to reach a certain standard:
to be capable or qualified:
verb (used with object)
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to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, especially by comparison with a standard:
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to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often followed by off or out):
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to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard:
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to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else:
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to serve as the measure of:
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to adjust or proportion:
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to bring into comparison or competition:
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to travel over; traverse:
verb (used without object)
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to take measurements.
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to admit of measurement.
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to be of a specified measure.
Origin of measured
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at measure, -ed2
Examples for measured
Just as Palmer, taken in sixty-second doses, seems relaxed, so, measured over hours, he seems in need of a sedative.
They possessed no watches but they measured time by the shadow of the sun-dial.
The output of CO2 by industrialization and other human activities—also rising, also measured.
When one looked at him one felt that he was a standard by which other animals should be measured.
Like so many of the poor, he measured his future by hours and days.
One of the honor guard approached with slow, measured steps and presented the flag to a uniformed captain.
Yet, measured according to the stern standards of adversity, Mary was fortunate.
However, several probes—most recently the Curiosity rover—have measured methane in the Martian atmosphere.
He measured your blindness and weakness by the standard of His own knowledge and almightiness.
The Universal is too great to be measured and doled in that way.