Definition

Describing something that has been measured beforehand, often to ensure accuracy or consistency in a process.

Example

The recipe called for premeasured ingredients to make cooking easier.

Conversation

Have you tried those new cooking kits yet?

Yeah, they're great! Everything is premeasured for you.

That sounds so convenient!

It really is, especially for someone like me who isn't a great cook.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Premeasured → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "measure" (from Latin "metiri", meaning to measure) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past action). The word "premeasured" means measured beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring something 'before' ('pre-') it is used — that's why premeasured means it has already been measured.

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