measure out

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measure out

verb measures out · measuring out · measured out

To measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the dimensions of something.
US, dated, slang To fight, beat, punch or hit (someone).

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verb to measure the amount needed

Português	medir, mensurar

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@misc{measure_out_2026,
  title = {measure out},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/measure%20out},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}