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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Whatever the reason, barbarians likely used the spoons either to snort powdered substances, or to measure out a quantity to place into drinks like beer, or into pipes to be smoked. —

Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Time in fiction works in a similar way—except that in books, the writer alone controls the organizational system, measuring out time through sentences, paragraphs, and chapters, and moving it in service to the plot. —

Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 While the latest jobless claims numbers showed the labor market at least holding steady, if not strengthening, two other measures out Thursday may signal nascent economic weakness. —

Samantha Subin,alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside. —

Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for measure out