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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Many single-cup units use pods, which eliminates the need for grinding beans and measuring out grounds.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The hand that extends toward food is met with bullets, with metal, with disdain measured out as policy.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 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
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The hand that extends toward food is met with bullets, with metal, with disdain measured out as policy.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 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
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 5 Sep. 2025.
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