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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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
This internal recall was initiated as a precautionary measure out of an abundance of caution.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Buy the eufy Robot Vacuum G30 for $269.99 on Amazon
Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo
The Shark provides a thorough clean by measuring out spaces in a matrix grid and performing multiple passes on dirtier areas.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Despite his high energy, Brown has a way of measuring out his responses in a slow tempo that matches his intention in each word.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Measure out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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