measure out

/ˈmɛʒər aʊt/◆phrasal verb

to distribute or allocate a specific amount

She measured out the flour carefully for the recipe.

She distributed the flour precisely as required by the recipe.

general

to distribute or allocate a specific amount of something

The baker measured out the sugar into equal portions.

The baker distributed the sugar into equal amounts.

He measured out the medicine into the syringe.

He allocated the medicine into the syringe.

Often used in cooking, medicine, or other contexts where precise quantities are needed.

Collocations

measure out ingredientsto distribute ingredients in specific amountsmeasure out timeto allocate time for a task

to meet a standard

to include in a measurement

Use 'measure out' when referring to distributing exact quantities, especially in recipes or technical contexts.

Ensure the context makes it clear what is being measured out to avoid ambiguity.

From Middle English 'mesuren' (to measure) + 'out' (indicating distribution).

Commonly used in contexts where precision is important, such as cooking, medicine, or construction.

measure

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

root

out

indicates distribution or allocation

particle

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