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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Even measuring out the ingredients are steps kids can help with, and can be a good math lesson, too.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
The prosecutor said Laurie and her mother undertook 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.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
But this timekeeper goes to sixteen, measuring out an interminably long, thirty-two-hour day.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
To figure out exactly how much to use in baking recipes, measure out about three to four tablespoons per egg needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
The prosecutor said Laurie and her mother undertook 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.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
But this timekeeper goes to sixteen, measuring out an interminably long, thirty-two-hour day.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
To figure out exactly how much to use in baking recipes, measure out about three to four tablespoons per egg needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 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 27 Jan. 2026.
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