past and past participle verb
Determined the size, length, amount, or temperature of something by using a tool or a standard.
The nurse measured his temperature.
The temperature was measured in degrees Celsius.
American English
How to pronounce measured
verb · adjectiveB1Very common word
MEHzherd
/ˈmɛ.ʒɚd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of measure
Measured is the past form and past participle of measure. It is also used as an adjective for a calm, careful, and controlled way of speaking or acting.
Determined the size, length, amount, or temperature of something by using a tool or a standard.
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past and past participle verb
Had a particular size or length.
The table measured two meters long.
The room measured twelve by fifteen feet.
past and past participle verb
Judged the level, effect, or success of something.
The study measured the effect of stress on sleep.
The company measured progress by customer satisfaction.
adjective
Careful, calm, and controlled rather than quick or emotional.
She gave a measured response to the criticism.
He spoke in a measured tone.
Useful expressions
to take action to deal with a problem
We need to take measures to reduce waste.
to take a particular amount of something by measuring it
Measure out two cups of rice.
to be as good as expected or required
The new model measures up to the old one.
Related words & forms
measuring-ing formmeasuredpast tense · past participlemeasuresplural noun · third-person singular verb
In measuring, the final e disappears: measuring, not measureing.