Measure out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈaʊt

MEZH-er OWT

UK

mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈaʊt

MEZH-uh OWT

Definición

To measure and separate a particular amount of something, especially a liquid or powder, using a tool like a cup or spoon.

Uso & Matices

Usually used in cooking or science for precise quantities (e.g., 'measure out sugar'). Common with ingredients, liquids, or medicines. Not used for rough estimates—implies accuracy.

• Spanish: medir - repartir (porciones)
• Portuguese (BR): medir - separar (porções)
• Portuguese (PT): medir - dividir (porções)
• Chinese (Simplified): 量出 - 分配
• Chinese (Traditional): 量出 - 分配
• Hindi: मापना (सटीक मात्रा में निकालना)
• Arabic: يَقيس كمية - يوزِّع بدقّة
• Bengali: মেপে নেওয়া - নির্ণয় করা
• Russian: отмерить - отмерять
• Japanese: 計量する - 測り分ける
• Vietnamese: đong ra - đo ra
• Korean: 정확히 덜어내다 - 계량하다
• Turkish: ölçüp ayırmak - ölçmek (belirli miktarda)
• Urdu: ناپ کر نکالنا - پیمائش کرنا (مصنوعات کے لیے)
• Indonesian: menakar - mengukur (dengan porsi khusus)

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Please measure out one cup of flour.

basic

He measured out the medicine carefully.

basic

Can you measure out enough rice for four people?

basic

She likes to measure out her coffee to get the perfect taste.

natural

Before baking, he always measures out every ingredient.

natural

Could you measure out just a little for me?

natural