liquid measure
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈlɪkwɪd ˈmɛʒər/
- Please use a proper liquid measure to ensure accuracy when pouring the solution.
Examples
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Gallon and liter are common units of liquid measure in different parts of the world.
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A liquid measure is essential for cooking.
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The recipe calls for a liquid measure of two cups of milk.
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Do you have a liquid measure for the recipe?
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The chef used a 2-cup liquid measure to accurately pour the broth into the pot.
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For this recipe, you will need a 1-liter liquid measure to ensure you have the right amount of water.
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She filled the liquid measure to the 500-milliliter mark before adding it to the mixture.
Synonyms
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2.8
A standard measure of liquid often used for oil or beer
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1.0
A measure for liquids equal to one thousand milliliters, used for milk and water
17
1.0
An amount equal to what a wide glass container holds
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1.0
A small measure for liquids equal to one thousandth of a liter
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2.5
A small unit for measuring liquids equal to one thousandth of a liter
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1.0
An amount of liquid that fills a large container for pouring
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3.2
A fixed amount used as a standard to measure length, weight, or volume
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2.8
A US unit for measuring small amounts of liquid equal to about 30 millilitres
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3.3
The amount of food or liquid that a ladle holds
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3.0
A unit used to measure how much space something takes, like a cup or liter
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5.6
A small amount of liquid that fills a dropper once
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4.1
A measure for how much liquid there is, like a litre
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3.9
A unit for measuring how much liquid a container holds, like a liter or a gallon
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3.9
A unit for the amount of space something takes, often based on a cube
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3.7
A unit used to measure how much a container can hold, like a liter or gallon
A British unit for measuring liquids and dry things equal to about 28 milliliters
A small old measure of liquid equal to about three and a half milliliters
A small old liquid measure used for medicine, about 3.6 millilitres
An old large wooden barrel used to hold about forty two gallons
How Specific
- Specialized
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7.6
- Specialized
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3.8
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3.5
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1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase simply combines 'liquid' (a fluid) with 'measure' (an amount determined by measurement) to denote a measurement unit or quantity for liquids; the meaning is directly compositional. This noun-noun construction is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words should readily infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Liquid measure comes from the simple picture of a marked cup or jug used to check how much liquid is inside. The word measure is the mark or tool that shows the amount, so the phrase means 'a fixed amount for liquids'.