capacity measure
nounUK /kəˈpæsəti ˈmeʒə/
US /kəˈpæsəti ˈmeʒər/
A capacity measure is a tool or unit used to find out how much a container can hold.
The teacher used a capacity measure to show how much water the jar could hold.
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2. A standard unit used for measuring the volume of liquids or loose goods.
The liter is a common capacity measure in many countries.
3. A marked container, such as a cup or jug, used to measure amounts of liquid.
She poured the milk into a capacity measure before adding it to the recipe.
4. A system or scale for expressing how much something can contain.
The scientist recorded the results using a metric capacity measure.