measure out
phrasal verb
measured out; measuring out; measures out
: to measure and remove (something) from a larger amount
She carefully measured out three cups of flour.
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Its durable canopy, which measures out to 7.5 feet in diameter, can be tilted for maximum shade throughout the day.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 June 2025
After leveling the area, the couple laid a weed barrier and meticulously measured out a border using pavers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While the peppers are roasting, chop the chorizo into ¼-inch pieces and measure out 1½ cups; then set aside.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Think free-agent acquisition Turk Wharton, the nose tackle in Kansas City who will likely play more defensive tackle (3-technique, to be precise) and measures out at 6-1, 280.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 June 2025
After leveling the area, the couple laid a weed barrier and meticulously measured out a border using pavers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While the peppers are roasting, chop the chorizo into ¼-inch pieces and measure out 1½ cups; then set aside.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Think free-agent acquisition Turk Wharton, the nose tackle in Kansas City who will likely play more defensive tackle (3-technique, to be precise) and measures out at 6-1, 280.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for measure out
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“Measure out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20out. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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