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It's like this: The time between having an idea and its public launch is measured in days not months, weeks not years.
Tim Bray

Meaning of "measured" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MEASURED

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEASURED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Measured is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MEASURED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

measured

Measurement

"Mensuration" redirects here. For the musical notation, see Mensural notation. Measurement is the assignment of numbers to objects or events. It is a cornerstone of most natural sciences, technology, economics, and quantitative research in other social sciences. Any measurement can be judged by the following meta-measurement criteria values: level of measurement, dimensions, and uncertainty. They enable comparisons to be done between different measurements and reduce confusion. Even in cases of clear qualitative similarity or difference, increased precision through quantitative measurement is often preferred in order to aid in replication. For example, different colours may be operationalized based either on wavelengths of light or terms such as "green" and "blue" which are often interpreted differently by different people. The science of measurement is called metrology. A typical tape measure with both metric and US units and two US pennies for comparison...

Definition of measured in the English dictionary

The first definition of measured in the dictionary is determined by measurement. Other definition of measured is slow, stately, or leisurely. Measured is also carefully considered; deliberate.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MEASURED


embrasured
ɪmˈbreɪʒəd
endangered
ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd
injured
ˈɪndʒəd
leisured
ˈlɛʒəd
perjured
ˈpɜːdʒəd
treasured
ˈtrɛʒəd
unendangered
ˌʌnɪnˈdeɪndʒəd
uninjured
ʌnˈɪndʒəd
unleisured
ʌnˈleʒəd
unmeasured
ʌnˈmɛʒəd
unperjured
ʌnˈpɜːdʒəd
unscavengered
ʌnˈskævɪndʒəd
verdured
ˈvɜːdʒəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MEASURED

measurability
measurable
measurableness
measurably
measure
measure off
measure out
measure up
measure up to
measured daywork
measuredly
measuredness
measureless
measurelessly
measurelessness
measurement
measurement ton
measurements
measurer
measures

WORDS THAT END LIKE MEASURED

assured
featured
figured
fissured
geopressured
insured
noninsured
pressured
reassured
self-assured
structured
tonsured
tressured
unassured
uncensured
underinsured
unensured
uninsured
unpressured
unsured

Synonyms and antonyms of measured in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MEASURED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «measured» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of measured

Translation of «measured» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MEASURED

Find out the translation of measured to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of measured from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «measured» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

medido
570 millions of speakers

English

measured
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मापा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقاس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

измеряется
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

medida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাপা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mesuré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diukur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gemessen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

測定された
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

측정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diukur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அளவிடப்படுகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोजमाप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ölçülü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

misurato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mierzone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вимірюється
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

măsurat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετράται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gemeet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mätt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

målt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of measured

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MEASURED»

The term «measured» is very widely used and occupies the 6.267 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MEASURED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «measured» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «measured» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about measured

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10 QUOTES WITH «MEASURED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word measured.
1
Aberjhani
The political, social, and spiritual impact of the life example set by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela might be measured in part by the profound and unique gestures made by people in different countries to honor his life upon learning of his death.
2
Douglas Adams
To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.
3
Clay Aiken
And I don't think that success can be measured by how many TV shows you're on.
4
Barbara de Angelis
Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.
5
Chester A. Arthur
The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed for it.
6
Walther Bothe
Direction coupling between the various radiations generated in a nuclear reaction both with one another and with the initiating radiation can also be detected and measured by coincidences; this provides valuable information about the structure of the atomic nuclei.
7
Tim Bray
It's like this: The time between having an idea and its public launch is measured in days not months, weeks not years.
8
James Bryce
The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.
9
Tom Chatfield
The really interesting stuff about virtuality is what you can measure with it. Because what you can measure in virtuality is everything. Every single thing that every single person who's ever played in a game has ever done can be measured.
10
Jennifer Chiaverini
'What I would give,' I thought, 'to have been present as Elizabeth Keckley measured Mary Lincoln for a new gown, to overhear their conversations on topics significant and ordinary, to observe the Lincoln White House from such an intimate perspective.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEASURED»

Discover the use of measured in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to measured and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The first measured century: an illustrated guide to trends ...
Rost history tells the story of the past through anecdotes, which do not always present an accurate picture. This work uses social data to narrate what happened to everyday Americans in the 20th century.
Theodore Caplow, Louis Hicks, Ben J. Wattenberg, 2001
2
Measured Tones: The Interplay of Physics and Music, Third ...
Most books concerned with physics and music take an approach that puts physical theory before application. Consequently, these works tend to dampen aesthetic fascination with preludes burdened by an overabundance of algebraic formulae.
Ian Johnston, 2009
3
Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture
Chosen pieces represent the work of such masters as Duncan Phyfe, William Savery, John Elliot, Hepplewhite, Goddard, and Sheraton. 32 photos.
Burl Neff Osburn, Bernice B. Osburn, 1926
4
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
A colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globe's circumference.
Kathryn Lasky, 2008
5
Architectural Details and Measured Drawings of Houses of the ...
Clearly detailed plans for houses of frame, brick, and stucco as well as rural structures. Plans also feature built-in buffets, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, window seats, fireplaces, and more. 154 black-and-white illustrations.
William A. Radford, 1921
6
Making Authentic Shaker Furniture: With Measured Drawings of ...
Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic Shaker designs: cradle, dry sink, trestle table, lap desk, rocking chair, many more. 262 halftones. 140 black-and-white line illustrations.
John Gerald Shea, 1992
7
DAGMAR, defining advertising goals for measured advertising ...
And while many measurement techniques, methodologies, and theories have appeared over the years, none has stood the test of time better than that presented in DAGMAR: Defining Advertising Goals for Measured Advertising Results.
Solomon Dutka, Russell Colley, Association of National Advertisers, 1995
8
Goals and Goal Setting: Achieveing Measured Objectives
Upon completion of this book, you will be able to set goals and objectives in line with your mission, determine your most effective goal-setting method, visualize positive end results, and formulate an action plan.
Larrie Rouillard, 2003
9
Making Antique Furniture Reproductions: Instructions and ...
Superb, step-by-step guide enables even beginners to build heirloom pieces by Hepplewhite, Chippendale, Phyfe, other masters. Detailed, precise construction drawings, measurements. Full instructions. Over 500 illustrations.
Franklin H. Gottshall, 1994
10
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured ...
Richly illustrated guide to the design, construction, painting, and decoration of a host of distinctive pieces — candle stands to four-posters.
John G. Shea, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEASURED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term measured is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tim Cook: Highest Android switch that we've ever measured
Speaking on Apple's fiscal third quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple has seen the highest switching rate ... «TechnoBuffalo, Jul 15»
2
Life Is Measured in Memories. Take Time to Make Some.
I just had another birthday. I'm not a birthday person and don't make it a big deal. This stems from my childhood that led to some self-imposed ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Flash flood watch lifted, inch of rain measured in Lenwood
BARSTOW — A flash flood watch in the Barstow area was lifted at 11 a.m. Monday morning, but the watch remained in effect for portions of the ... «Desert Dispatch, Jul 15»
4
Yangon air pollution measured just above WHO guidelines
Air-pollution levels in downtown Yangon exceed international standards, city authorities have revealed. Monitoring equipment has recorded ... «Myanmar Times, Jul 15»
5
Lake Erie May Soon See Worst Toxic Algal Bloom Ever Measured
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warn that the algal bloom detected in Lake Erie this year could become one ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
6
Church's journey is measured in feet
After a 6.2 mile walk from their old church building on Dye Plant Road Saturday morning, about 40 members of Fresh Start Ministry arrived at ... «Martinsville Bulletin, Jul 15»
7
Alberta royalty panel to deliver 'measured' recommendation by year …
CALGARY – A review of royalty rates in oil-rich Alberta will focus on whether the Canadian province is adequately protecting its economy and ... «Marcellus.com, Jul 15»
8
Melamine measured in milk by a simple UV method
A simple UV spectroscopic method for measuring melamine in contaminated milk with a portable instrument has the great advantage of being ... «spectroscopyNOW.com, Jul 15»
9
Great leaders should be measured in the legacy, institutions they …
In the book Nationalism and New States in Africa (1984), Prof Ali Mazrui and Michael Tidy refer to Uganda's second president, Dr Apollo Milton ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
10
Millennial Workspace Preferences Measured
As many organizations ook for ways to attract millennial workers, new findings show their values and preferences for both workspace layout ... «Buildings, Jul 15»

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