Question 1

What does "measure off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To determine a specific length or amount of something and mark where it begins and ends.

Question 2

How do you use "measure off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She measured off two metres of ribbon and cut it cleanly.

Question 3

Is "measure off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"measure off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Common in crafts, sewing, construction, and cooking contexts. Often implies a physical action of marking after measuring. Frequently followed by a unit of measurement ('measure off 30 centimetres').

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