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.

Examples of measure out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association has launched a campaign against the measure out of concern the limits will hamper new home development at a time when the state is grappling with a housing crisis. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

For some, the appeal lies in the familiarity of measuring out liquid detergent, while others lap up the simplicity and convenience of the pods. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026

Numbers are being somewhat inflated by the fact that Nielsen is measuring out of market viewership to a greater extent than previous years. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

The measure passed 5-4, with just two Democrats joining three Republicans to move the measure out of committee. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026

Rhymes for measure out

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