Weigh out

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verb

To measure something, especially a specific amount of it, by its weight.

The grocer is weighing out a kilo of apples for the customer.
Visual representation of "weigh out" - To measure something, especially a specific amount of it, by its weight

Often appears as...

  • weigh out ingredients
  • weigh out a specified amount
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Literal meaning

Used when physically measuring an item's weight, often for cooking or buying food.

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Could you weigh out 500 grams of rice for me?
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Specific amount

Implies a precise measure is important and a scale is likely being used.

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The recipe says to weigh out exactly 200 grams of sugar.
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Process action

Focus on the action part; it's the process of measuring weight that's central.

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I need to weigh out the flour before I can start baking.
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