measuredsteps
nounUK /ˈmɛʒəd stɛps/
US /ˈmɛʒərd stɛps/
Slow and careful steps you take when you walk.
She crossed the icy bridge with measured steps.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Actions done slowly and carefully after thinking about them.
The team made measured steps toward the new plan.
3. The sound of slow, even walking.
I heard measured steps coming down the hall.
4. A calm and controlled way of moving forward.
He approached the stage with measured steps.