1. A calm, thoughtful, and proportionate response to a situation, action, or provocation, characterized by restraint and careful consideration rather than impulsive reaction
The government's measured response to the crisis helped prevent further escalation.
A reação medida do governo à crise ajudou a evitar um agravamento da situação.
2. A response that is appropriate in degree or intensity to the circumstances that provoked it
His measured response showed maturity and wisdom in handling the complaint.
Sua reação medida demonstrou maturidade e sabedoria ao lidar com a reclamação.