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measuring out

measuring out is the present participle and gerund of measure out.

Meaning of measure out

Verb

measure out (third-person singular simple present measures out, present participle measuring out, simple past and past participle measured out)

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

Questions about measuring out

What is measuring out the present participle and gerund of?
Measuring out is the present participle and gerund of measure out.

Words near measuring out in the dictionary

  1. measuring cylinders
  2. measuring jug
  3. measuring jugs
  4. measuring off
  5. measuring one's length
  6. measuring out
  7. measuring rod
  8. measuring rods
  9. measuring spoon
  10. measuring spoons
  11. measuring strength

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