measure out

verb

measured out; measuring out; measures out
Synonyms of measure outnext
: to measure and remove (something) from a larger amount
She carefully measured out three cups of flour.

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This means that 1 1/2 teaspoons measures out to a 1/2-tablespoon. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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 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 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 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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