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Adjective: measured  mezhurd
  1. Having notes of fixed rhythmic value
    - mensural, mensurable
     
  2. The rhythmic arrangement of syllables
    - metrical, metric
     
  3. Carefully thought out in advance
    "with measured irony"
    - deliberate, calculated
     
  4. Unhurried and with care and dignity
    "walking at the same measured pace"
    - careful, deliberate
Verb: measure  mezhu(r)
  1. Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
    "Measure the length of the wall"
    - mensurate, measure out
     
  2. Express as a number or measure or quantity
    - quantify
     
  3. Have certain dimensions
    "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
     
  4. Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    - evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value

See also: intended, measurable, measure up, measurement, measurer, rhythmic, rhythmical, unhurried

Type of: be, carry, convey, decide, determine, evaluate, express, judge, make up one's mind, pass judgment

Encyclopedia: Measure