measure out
Britishverb
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to pour or dole out
they measure out a pint of fluid
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to administer; mete out
they measured out harsh punishments
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He had to hurry, Lifshitz said, and measure out five new plots before the hostages got home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
To easily measure out gochujang, swipe the inside of a measuring cup with a little neutral oil, which will get it to slip right out.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2023
If using homemade beans, measure out 3 cups with a few tablespoons of their cooking liquid.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2023
And then I read the recipe one more time and measure out the ingredients.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
She would let the chili cook for a while, then add red wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh dill, and, finally, measure out and add her chili powders.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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