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measured pace

[ˈmɛʒərd peɪs]
nounpl: measured paces
ritmo medido / andamento controlado
1. A steady, controlled rate of movement or progress, neither too fast nor too slow; deliberate speed
The team advanced at a measured pace toward their goal.
O time avançou em ritmo medido em direção ao seu objetivo.
2. A methodical or unhurried approach to doing something
She spoke at a measured pace, carefully choosing each word.
Ela falava em andamento controlado, escolhendo cuidadosamente cada palavra.
3. A rate of speed that is intentional and calculated rather than spontaneous
The director decided to proceed at a measured pace with the renovation.
O diretor decidiu prosseguir em ritmo medido com a renovação.
Synonyms
steady pacecontrolled speeddeliberate pacemoderate tempounhurried rate
Antonyms
rapid pacebreakneck speedhectic pacefrantic speedhasty pace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ritmo medido / andamento controlado
Common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
passo medido / ritmo constante
Preferred in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ritmo tranquilo / andamento seguro
Often used in casual speech
Portugal
passo medido / ritmo controlado
Standard usage, more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a measured pace
keep a measured pace
set a measured pace
maintain a measured pace
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