measured

• Qui est fait avec calme, réflexion et contrôle, sans excès ni précipitation; qui témoigne d'une retenue délibérée et d'une attention aux détails.

Describes something that is carefully considered, deliberate, and not excessive or hasty.

1. Carefully consideredB2formal

   Done with careful thought and control; not hasty or excessive.

   mesuré

   • She gave a measured response to the criticism.
   • His measured approach to negotiations impressed everyone.
   • The government took measured steps to address the crisis.

   Synonymescalculatedcarefulconsidereddeliberatejudiciousmoderateprudentreasonablerestrainedthoughtful

   Antonymeshastyheedlessimpetuousimpulsiverashrecklessthoughtlessunconsidered

2. Determined by measurementB1formal

   Ascertained or determined by a standard or unit of measurement.

   mesuré (déterminé par mesure)

   • The measured distance between the two points was exactly 5 kilometers.
   • The temperature measured 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The ingredients were carefully measured for the recipe.

   Synonymescalculated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déterminer la taille, la quantité ou le degré de quelque chose à l'aide d'une unité standard ou d'un instrument.

A verb used to indicate the act of determining the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard unit or instrument.

1. Determine size or quantityA2formal

   To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.

   mesurer

   • The carpenter measured the length of the board.
   • We need to measure the temperature of the water.
   • She measured the ingredients carefully for the cake.

   Synonymesappraiseassesscalculatecalibratecomputedetermineestimateevaluategaugemeterquantifysize

   Antonymesapproximateguess

2. Assess or evaluateB1formal

   To judge the importance, value, or effect of something.

   évaluer, mesurer (au sens figuré)

   • The test measures students' reading comprehension.
   • It is difficult to measure the success of the program.
   • They measured the impact of the new policy on the economy.

   Synonymesappraiseassessestimateevaluategaugejudgeratesize upvaluate

   Antonymesdismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Have a specific sizeB1formal

   To be of a particular size or length.

   mesurer (avoir une taille)

   • The room measures 20 feet by 15 feet.
   • The table measures exactly one meter in width.
   • The screen measures 55 inches diagonally.

   Synonymesbeextendreachrun

Variantes phrasalmeasure outmeasure up