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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Before draining the pasta, measure out 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The bitcoin price has fallen back from its recent highs as traders scale back bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and huge stimulus measures out of China fall short of market expectations.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
When making the dough, be sure to measure out the correct amount of flour, either by weighing it on a kitchen scale or using the spoon-and-level method, which makes for dough that’s easier to roll out and cookies that have a perfectly soft texture.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2024
Even measuring out the ingredients are steps kids can help with, and can be a good math lesson, too.
Follow these steps to make your own playdough at home:
Gather your supplies, including a non-stick pot, large spoon, wax paper, and quart sized bags.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The bitcoin price has fallen back from its recent highs as traders scale back bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and huge stimulus measures out of China fall short of market expectations.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
When making the dough, be sure to measure out the correct amount of flour, either by weighing it on a kitchen scale or using the spoon-and-level method, which makes for dough that’s easier to roll out and cookies that have a perfectly soft texture.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2024
Even measuring out the ingredients are steps kids can help with, and can be a good math lesson, too.
Follow these steps to make your own playdough at home:
Gather your supplies, including a non-stick pot, large spoon, wax paper, and quart sized bags.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Measure out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20out. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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