containermeasure
nounUK /kənˈteɪnə ˈmɛʒə/
US /kənˈteɪnər ˈmɛʒər/
A container measure is a way to find out how much a box or bottle can hold.
The teacher used a container measure to show how much water the jug holds.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A standard unit used to describe the size of a container.
Litres and gallons are common container measures.
3. A tool, like a marked cup, used to check how much a container holds.
She poured the milk into a container measure to check the amount.
4. A rule or limit set for how much something may be stored in a container.
The new container measure limits how much fuel each tank can hold.