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Adjective measured has 4 senses
- measured - determined by measurement; "the measured distance was less than a mile"
Antonym: unmeasured
- measured, metrical, metric - the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
Antonyms: unrhythmical, unrhythmic (indirect, via rhythmical)
- calculated, deliberate, measured - carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
Antonym: unpremeditated (indirect, via premeditated)
- careful, deliberate, measured - with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
Antonym: hurried (indirect, via unhurried)
Verb measure has 4 senses
- measure, mensurate, measure out - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
--1 is one way to decide, make up one's mind, determine
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- quantify, measure - express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
--2 is one way to carry, convey, express
Sample sentences:
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Something ----s something
- measure - have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
--3 is one way to be
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- measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value - place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
--4 is one way to judge
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Somebody ----s something
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