Measure out

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verb

To carefully calculate or apportion a specific amount of something.

My grandmother taught me to measure out the ingredients for the cookies.
Visual representation of "measure out" - To carefully calculate or apportion a specific amount of something

Often appears as...

  • measure out ingredients
  • measure out a distance
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Precision Required

Use 'measure out' when precision is important in tasks like cooking or mixing.

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Remember to measure out the flour to avoid a baking disaster.
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Planning Ahead

It suggests you've planned carefully before taking action.

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They measured out the fuel needed for the entire trip.
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Not Estimating

'Measure out' is not about guessing. It’s about using tools to get exact amounts.

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Always measure out the sugar with a spoon rather than just pouring.
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