definition of
measured

[1] #1 measured a. [mensural, mensurable] having notes of fixed rhythmic value. wn

[2] #2 measured s. [metrical, metric] the rhythmic arrangement of syllables. wn

[3] #3 measured s. [deliberate, calculated] carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony". wn

[4] #4 measured s. [careful, deliberate] unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed". wn