Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Measure \Meas"ure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Measured}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Measuring}.] [F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See {Measure},
   n.]
   1. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute
      or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity
      of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions
      of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to
      appraise.

            Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power!
            what thought can measure thee?        --Milton.

   2. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures
      changes of temperature.

   3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off
      and determining the distance.

            A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure
            kingdoms with his feeble steps.       --Shak.

   4. To adjust by a rule or standard.

            To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires
            by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.
                                                  --Jer. Taylor.

   5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by
      measure; -- often with out or off.

            With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to
            you again.                            --Matt. vii.
                                                  2.

            That portion of eternity which is called time,
            measured out by the sun.              --Addison.

   {To measure swords with one}, to try another's skill in the
      use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's
      abilities against an antagonist's.

Measured \Meas"ured\, a.
   Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform;
   graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured
   steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms. --
   {Meas"ured*ly}, adv.

Source : WordNet®

measured
     adj 1: determined by measurement; "the measured distance was less
            than a mile" [ant: {unmeasured}]
     2: the rhythmic arrangement of syllables [syn: {metrical}, {metric}]
     3: carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult";
        "with measured irony" [syn: {calculated}, {deliberate}]
     4: with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace";
        "with all deliberate speed" [syn: {careful}, {deliberate}]