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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To figure out exactly how much to use in baking recipes, measure out about three to four tablespoons per egg needed.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them in the almond mixture to coat evenly before placing them on the cookie sheet, a dozen per sheet.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Ingredients for anything bakeable are measured out in bowls, vegetables are cut and butter is pre-herbed.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Just be sure to measure out the correct dimensions before adding to cart, or risk being stuck with too short curtain capris or overly long drapes that will feel like a drag on your space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them in the almond mixture to coat evenly before placing them on the cookie sheet, a dozen per sheet.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Ingredients for anything bakeable are measured out in bowls, vegetables are cut and butter is pre-herbed.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Just be sure to measure out the correct dimensions before adding to cart, or risk being stuck with too short curtain capris or overly long drapes that will feel like a drag on your space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Measure out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20out. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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