measure out
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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This means that 1 1/2 teaspoons measures out to a 1/2-tablespoon.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Bushey’s hostile behavior following his sister’s arrival caused Laurie and her mother to take several safety measures out of fear, such as removing knives from the home, changing the locks, and finally pursuing a restraining order against Bushey and taking steps to evict him, Pirrello said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Shawn joins us a moment later, and he is reserved, not hostile but preternaturally wary, measuring out his words with pauses and deference cut with self-possession.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even measuring out the ingredients are steps kids can help with, and can be a good math lesson, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Bushey’s hostile behavior following his sister’s arrival caused Laurie and her mother to take several safety measures out of fear, such as removing knives from the home, changing the locks, and finally pursuing a restraining order against Bushey and taking steps to evict him, Pirrello said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Shawn joins us a moment later, and he is reserved, not hostile but preternaturally wary, measuring out his words with pauses and deference cut with self-possession.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even measuring out the ingredients are steps kids can help with, and can be a good math lesson, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
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 26 Apr. 2026.
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