measured
/ˈmɛʒɚd/ adjective B1- That has been determined by measurement. · He ran over a measured mile.
- Deliberate but restrained. · He argued in measured tones.
- Rhythmically written in meter; metrical.
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Gillis measured me at Ruby’s party.
I fastened the rod on end, marked out the direction of the shadow, and measured it.
I measured out the distance, which brought me almost to the wall of the house, and I thrust a peg into the spot.
And he measured ten double handfuls of pearls, diamonds, and other gems, many of which, mounted by the most famous workmen, were valuable beyond their intrinsic worth.
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