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measured statement

[/ˈmeʒərd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: measured statements
declaração medida
1. A carefully considered statement made with deliberate control, avoiding exaggeration or emotional language; a statement delivered with restraint and thoughtfulness
The ambassador gave a measured statement regarding the trade negotiations, avoiding any provocative language.
O embaixador fez uma declaração medida sobre as negociações comerciais, evitando qualquer linguagem provocadora.
2. A formal or official statement that is cautious and balanced in tone
In her measured statement, the CEO acknowledged concerns while maintaining optimism about the company's future.
Em sua declaração medida, a CEO reconheceu preocupações mantendo otimismo sobre o futuro da empresa.
Synonyms
careful statementbalanced statementcautious statementrestrained statementdeliberate statement
Antonyms
inflammatory statementrash statementemotional statementunguarded statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração medida
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
declaração ponderada
Alternative term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

measure one's words
speak with caution
choose one's words carefully
keep a stiff upper lip
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