carefully thought out in advance; a calculated insult; with measured irony

[ Syn: calculated , measured ]

unhurried and with care and dignity; walking at the same measured pace; with all deliberate speed

[ Syn: careful , measured ]

think about carefully; weigh; They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind

[ Syn: consider , debate , moot , turn over ]

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

[ Syn: debate ]