Pronunciation: /ˈmɛʒər aʊt/
noun a unit or standard of measurement
A1 I need to measure out the ingredients for the cake.
A2 She asked me to measure out the fabric before cutting it.
B1 The recipe calls for you to measure out the spices carefully.
B2 In order to bake the perfect bread, you must measure out the flour precisely.
C1 The scientist meticulously measured out the chemicals for the experiment.
C2 As a professional chef, he knows how to measure out ingredients with precision.
verb to determine the quantity, extent, or capacity of something by using a standard unit or scale
A1 I need to measure out the ingredients for the recipe.
A2 Can you help me measure out the correct amount of flour?
B1 It is important to measure out the medication carefully to avoid any mistakes.
B2 The architect had to measure out the dimensions of the room before designing the layout.
C1 The scientist carefully measured out the chemicals for the experiment.
C2 The tailor expertly measured out the fabric before cutting it for the suit.
formal The chef carefully measured out the ingredients for the recipe.
informal Can you help me measure out the flour for the cake?
slang I eyeballed it instead of measuring out the spices.
figurative It's important to measure out your words before speaking in a heated argument.
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