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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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.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Many single-cup units use pods, which eliminates the need for grinding beans and measuring out grounds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Many single-cup units use pods, which eliminates the need for grinding beans and measuring out grounds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 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 25 Sep. 2025.
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