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Kitchen utensil to measure volume of cooking ingredients
A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially
Measuring_cup
Cooking measure of volume
Because actual drinking cups may differ greatly from the size of this unit, standard measuring cups may be used, with a metric cup commonly being rounded
Cup_(unit)
Measures to determine proper bra fit
difference in measuring: Underbust measuring for bra band is done snugly and tight while measuring underbust for determining bra cups is done loosely
Bra_size
Spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient
A measuring spoon is a spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient, either liquid or dry, when cooking. Measuring spoons may be made of plastic, metal
Measuring_spoon
Small container for drinks
contemporary English. Cups of different styles may be used for different types of liquids or other foodstuffs (e.g, teacups and measuring cups), in different
Cup
Quantity of a three-dimensional space
biochemistry to measure volume of fluids at the microscopic scale. Calibrated measuring cups and spoons are adequate for cooking and daily life applications, however
Volume
Specifications for quantities of ingredients
US customary cup and the metric cup, a tumbler, a breakfast cup, a cup, a teacup, a coffee cup, and a wine glass are not measuring cups. They are simply
Cooking_weights_and_measures
Unit of volume
commonly used unit of volume that corresponds to the volume of a cube that measures 1 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm. One cubic centimetre corresponds to a volume of one
Cubic_centimetre
Chinese-based Japanese unit of volume
the plastic measuring cup that is supplied with commercial Japanese rice cookers. The koku in Japan was typically used as a dry measure. The amount of
Koku
Beverage container made of plastic, glass or stainless steel
culinary measuring cup. Breakfast cup Cup (unit)#British cup Teacup (unit) Coffee cup (unit) Wine glass#Capacity measure Cooking weights and measures "Why
Tumbler_(glass)
Device for measuring a physical quantity
development of modern measuring instruments. In the past, common time measuring instrument were sundials, water clocks and hourglasses, measuring periods of time
List_of_measuring_instruments
Culinary measurement unit in the United Kingdom
culinary measuring cup. Tumbler (glass)#Culinary measurement unit Cup (unit)#British cup Teacup (unit) Coffee cup (unit) Wine glass#Capacity measure Cooking
Breakfast_cup
Kitchen appliance
Rice cookers are usually sold with a rice paddle and a measuring cup included. The measuring cup is typically 180 ml or roughly one gō, a traditional Japanese
Rice_cooker
Culinary measurement unit
culinary measuring cup. Tumbler (glass)#Culinary measurement unit Breakfast cup Cup (unit)#British cup Coffee cup (unit) Wine glass#Capacity measure Cooking
Teacup_(unit)
Culinary measurement unit
culinary measuring cup. Tumbler (glass)#Culinary measurement unit Breakfast cup Cup (unit)#British cup Teacup (unit) Wine glass#Capacity measure Cooking
Coffee_cup_(unit)
Mass per unit volume
fraction—is often obtained by a simple measurement (e.g. with a calibrated measuring cup) or geometrically from known dimensions. Mass divided by bulk volume
Density
Brand of glassware
February 15, 2026. "Pyrex - Official Australia Online Store - Buy Pyrex Measuring Cups, Small & Large Bowls, Storage, Cookware, & More". Global Kitchen Brands
Pyrex
Edible oil delivered as an aerosol
them from sticking together in the machines. Coating the inside of a measuring cup with the spray allows sticky substances, such as honey, to pour out
Cooking_spray
Type of motorcycle
to function. On newer models, the plastic fuel cap also serves as a measuring cup for the 2% oil-fuel mixture. In some countries, such as Canada in the
Piaggio_Ciao
Laboratory equipment to measure liquid volume
cylinder, also known as a measuring cylinder or mixing cylinder, is a common piece of laboratory equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid. It
Graduated_cylinder
Flask and cups to serve sake
used to chill sake. Formerly, sake was sold by volume in a wooden box measuring cup, known as a masu which has a volume of one gō (180 ml, 6.3 imp fl oz
Sake_set
Professional Women's Hockey League championship trophy
The Walter Cup (French: La coupe Walter) is a trophy awarded to the winner of the PWHL Walter Cup Finals (French: La Finale de la Coupe Walter de la LPHF)
Walter_Cup
Container made of plastic
A plastic cup is a cup made out of plastic, commonly used as a container to hold beverages. Some are reusable while others are intended for a single use
Plastic_cup
Children's picture book by Maurice Sendak
dough and flies to the mouth of a gigantic milk bottle while wearing a measuring cup on his head. He dives into the bottle and revels in the milk. During
In_the_Night_Kitchen
Biblical figure, son of Jacob and Rachel
But in Islam they returned leaving behind Benjamin because the King’s measuring cup was found in his bag. Similarly, the eldest son of Jacob had decided
Joseph_(Genesis)
Set on which a generalization of volumes and integrals is defined
are feasible for measuring (the σ-algebra), and the method that is used for measuring (the measure). One important example of a measure space is a probability
Measure_space
Chef skilled in the preparation of pastries
ingredients (i.e., with a kitchen scale) as opposed to measuring by volume (e.g., with a measuring cup), as weighing inherently offers far more consistent
Pastry_chef
Association football tournament in Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the 22nd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
Marks used to indicate points on a visual scale
scale occurs mainly (but not exclusively) on straight measuring devices, such as a rule or measuring tape, using units such as inches or millimetres. Graduations
Graduation_(scale)
Soccer tournament in the United States
The 1994 FIFA World Cup was the 15th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national soccer teams. It was hosted by the United States and took
1994_FIFA_World_Cup
Upcoming association football tournament
The 2030 FIFA World Cup is due to be the 24th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of
2030_FIFA_World_Cup
automobile light bulb and a reflector made from a kitchen measuring cup. Monroe fixed the cup to a metal tube that was attached to a transformer, which
Tensor_lamp
Association football tournament in South Africa
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June
2010_FIFA_World_Cup
Kind of spoon
(tsp.) is a small spoon that can be used to stir a cup of tea or coffee, or as a tool for measuring volume. The size of teaspoons ranges from about 2.5
Teaspoon
Topics referred to by the same term
pouring or drinking. Cup, CUP, cups or CUPS may also refer to: Cup (unit), a measure of volume Measuring cup, a kitchen utensil Cup, a style of English
Cup_(disambiguation)
measure usually dictates its construction material. Plastic conical measures, commonly referred to as measuring cups are used by patients to measure liquid
Conical_measure
Association football tournament in France
The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the football world championship for men's national teams. The finals tournament was held in France
1998_FIFA_World_Cup
Type of glass for drinking wine, most often stemware
US customary cup and the metric cup, a tumbler, a breakfast cup, a cup, a teacup, a coffee cup, and a wine glass are not measuring cups: they are simply
Wine_glass
Football tournament
The English Football League Cup, often referred to as the League Cup and officially known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual knockout
EFL_Cup
Chinese unit of volume
before cooking) and a cup of sake in Japanese cuisine. Although the gō is no longer used as an official unit, 1-gō measuring cups or their 180 mL metric
Ge_(unit)
Indian multinational pharmaceutical company
of the time the medicine needs to be taken. In case of bottles, the measuring cup is now easy to read, and neck of the bottle has been modified to ensure
Dr._Reddy's_Laboratories
International football tournament
The 2034 FIFA World Cup will be the 25th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the
2034_FIFA_World_Cup
Adoption of the metric system
Units, also known as SI units, to replace a jurisdiction's traditional measuring units. U.S. customary units have been defined in terms of metric units
Metrication in the United States
Metrication_in_the_United_States
Tool used for food preparation
Transparent plastic measuring cups allow ingredient levels to be easily visible, and are lighter and less fragile than glass measuring cups. Plastic handles
Kitchen_utensil
Elimination tournament in the National Hockey League
Cup playoffs (French: Les séries éliminatoires de la Coupe Stanley) is the annual elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup,
Stanley_Cup_playoffs
Community interested in do-it-yourself technical pursuits
spring water and glycerine. Tools include glass bottles, glass jar, measuring cup/measuring spoons, a dropper, funnel, and aluminum foil or wrapping paper
Maker_culture
Swedish home economics teacher (1915–2006)
Förbundet's production of meat thermometers as well as a four-piece measuring cup set adapted for Swedish cooking, now common in Swedish homes. Agnsäter
Anna-Britt_Agnsäter
European association football tournament for clubs
The UEFA Super Cup is an annual super cup football match organised by UEFA and contested by the winners of the two main European club competitions: the
UEFA_Super_Cup
Generalization of mass, length, area and volume
{C}}\times \{0\}\cup ({\cal {A}}\setminus {\cal {C}})\times \{+\infty \}.} It can be shown that μ {\displaystyle \mu } is a measure. Measures that are not
Measure_(mathematics)
27th season of the reality television series
devour, then spit a variety of insects through a plastic tube into a measuring cup, while their bloodline has their head in a separate glass case, with
The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines
The_Challenge:_Battle_of_the_Bloodlines
Motor vehicle
premixed with the petrol (gasoline), with the fuel tank lid serving as a measuring cup. In 1964, the "Subarumatic" lubrication system provided automatic mixing
Subaru_360
Jewish ritual object
"(T Parah 3:3) It is possible that the "measuring cup" with handles from archaeological contexts is the "stone cup" mentioned in the sources. 4. An additional
Kallal
Extended measure of size in mathematics
{\displaystyle S=C_{1}\cup C_{2}\cup \cdots \cup C_{k}} for any k ≥ 1. {\displaystyle k\geq 1.} One cannot define the Jordan measure of S {\displaystyle
Peano–Jordan_measure
Sailing race competition
time) winning streak in any sport. Early matches for the Cup were raced between yachts measuring 65–90 ft (20–27 m) on the waterline that were owned by
America's_Cup
American serial killer
detectives mentioned bleach. She claimed that no measuring cups were available, so she had to use a syringe to measure the bleach. She was subsequently arrested
Kimberly_Clark_Saenz
Instrument for measuring wind speed
"Anemometers (vane)" The Rotorvane Anemometer. Measuring both wind speed and direction using a tagged three-cup sensor Archived 2019-09-10 at the Wayback Machine
Anemometer
Charged particle catcher
ions or electrons. By measuring the electric current (the number of electrons flowing through the circuit per second) in the cup, the number of charges
Faraday_cup
Thai dessert
are sometimes used instead. Small pinwheel cup (can use a small, heat-resistant cup) Steamer Measuring cup Bowl Tablespoon Teaspoon Spatula Egg whisk
Bulan_dan_mek
High-strength glass, made of silica and boron trioxide
usage for borosilicate glass, including bakeware. It is used for some measuring cups, featuring screen printed markings providing graduated measurements
Borosilicate_glass
inventions in which "indicia on a measuring cup perform the function of indicating volume within that measuring cup" and in which " a hatband places a
Printed_matter_(patent_law)
Association football tournament in Sweden
The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for senior national teams. It was played in Sweden from 8 to
1958_FIFA_World_Cup
suitable drinking cup for one person. Yet, its use as decorative vessel on special occasions is mentionend several times. As measuring unit a Stauf, also
Stauf_(measuring_unit)
Items used for preparing, storing and serving food
Glassware Grill pan Kitchen scissors Kitchen knives Mandolin Measuring cups and spoons Measuring spoon Meat slicer Mixing bowls Muffin tin Pressure cooker
Kitchenware
1988 American TV series or program
Through The Looking Glass: Each kid was given a handheld mirror and a measuring cup full of slime. They had their backs to their teachers, who were sitting
Slime_Time
Award for victors of the FIFA World Cup
World Cup is a golden trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup association football tournament. Since the advent of the World Cup in 1930
FIFA_World_Cup_Trophy
In mathematics, in particular in measure theory, an inner measure is a function on the power set of a given set, with values in the extended real numbers
Inner_measure
Wine fault due to aroma-intense compounds present in the cork
sheet of polyethylene plastic wrap; for ease of pouring, a pitcher, measuring cup, or decanter can be used instead, and the 2,4,6-trichloroanisole will
Cork_taint
1st episode of the 1st season of Desperate Housewives
to the entire house. Susan flees the scene, leaving behind her glass measuring cup. Though wracked with guilt, Susan is relieved to learn that Mike was
Pilot_(Desperate_Housewives)
Flat G1 horse race in Japan
The Japan Cup (ジャパンカップ, Japan Kappu; JPN G-1) is a Group 1 horse race in Japan, held annually on the last Sunday of November, post time of 15:40 at Tokyo
Japan_Cup
Unregulated volume units still in use
2016-09-28. Mescher, Virginia (2006). "When is a Cup not a Cup?" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-09-28. Green, Denzil. "Measuring Spoons". "Weights and Measurements in Vintage
Approximate_measures
Viscosity measurement device
series of Zahn cups. Gardco signature Zahn cups and Gardco EZ Zahn cups use different conversions. Ascott Zahn Cups are based on measuring the Flow of liquid
Zahn_cup
Food-producing method
measurements provide the best results, but some bakers rely on measuring cups and measuring spoons. Cookbooks often include pages with illustrations or images
Baking
Concept in measure theory
\mu (A\cup B)=\mu (A)+\mu (B)} for any two disjoint sets A , B ⊆ R n {\displaystyle A,B\subseteq \mathbb {R} ^{n}} ; μ extends the Lebesgue measure λ, i
Banach_measure
Undergarment for supporting the breasts
consists of a chest band that wraps around the torso, supporting two breast cups that are held in place by shoulder straps. A bra usually fastens in the back
Bra
Tool for measuring electrostatic charge
Coulomb meter is a tool for measuring the electrostatic charge of a material. A Coulombmeter is used in combination with a Faraday cup or a metal probe for taking
Coulombmeter
Mathematical function
interval of reals [ a , b ] {\displaystyle [a,b]} has measure b − a {\displaystyle b-a} The measuring function φ {\displaystyle \varphi } is a non-negative
Outer_measure
Salt water aquarium
different methods of doing this, including the use of a drip line, or of a measuring cup or other device to slowly mix water from the aquarium tank into a container
Marine_aquarium
Function from sets to numbers
\infty .} A set function generally aims to measure subsets in some way. Measures are typical examples of "measuring" set functions. Therefore, the term "set
Set_function
Theory of generalized measures in mathematics
In mathematics, fuzzy measure theory considers generalized measures in which the additive property is replaced by the weaker property of monotonicity
Fuzzy_measure_theory
French football player and manager (born 1972)
Intertoto Cup: 1995 UEFA Cup runner-up: 1995–96 Juventus Serie A: 1996–97, 1997–98 Supercoppa Italiana: 1997 UEFA Super Cup: 1996 Intercontinental Cup: 1996
Zinedine_Zidane
Units of volume for non-liquid commodities
such as barrels. They have largely been replaced by the units used for measuring volumes in the metric system and liquid volumes in the imperial system
Dry_measure
American industrial designer
lawn mowers, sewing machines, Craftsman power tools, the see-through measuring cup, fondue pots, stoves, and the first plastic trash can, which has been
Charles_"Chuck"_Harrison
1952 American animated short film directed by Chuck Jones
Marc watches as his owner scoops out a cup of flour, and is horrified to see that the kitten is in the measuring cup. The lady pours the flour, along with
Feed_the_Kitty
Italian former footballer (born 1967)
1990 FIFA World Cup. At the 1994 World Cup, he led Italy to the final, received the World Cup Silver Ball and was named in the World Cup All-Star Team.
Roberto_Baggio
Concept in mathematics
(\mu ^{+})\cup \operatorname {supp} (\mu ^{-}).} Similarly, if μ : Σ → C {\displaystyle \mu :\Sigma \to \mathbb {C} } is a complex measure, the support
Support_(measure_theory)
City in Bavaria, Germany
electrical measuring instruments in Baiersdorf, which moved its headquarters to Erlangen in the following year. The company mainly manufactured measuring instruments
Erlangen
Set function that is a precursor to a measure
Indeed, one of the fundamental theorems in measure theory states that a pre-measure can be extended to a measure. Let R {\displaystyle R} be a ring of subsets
Pre-measure
Historical system of mass and volume units used by physicians and apothecaries
2002, the FDA recalled medicine sold in four-ounce bottles because the measuring cup enclosed only had metric units. [1] Ellis, Benjamin (1854). Medical
Apothecaries'_system
Irish rugby union player
Irish province Leinster. Measuring 6' 10" in height, he was the tallest player in the Heineken Cup and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He wore a size 15 (Ireland)
Devin_Toner
Porsche sports car
lower front spoiler lip, an enlarged rear wing adopted from 911 GT3 Cup S measuring 1.70 m (67 in), new LED tail lights and a modified racing exhaust system
Porsche_911_GT3
Generalization of a measure
In mathematics, in particular in measure theory, a content μ {\displaystyle \mu } is a real-valued function defined on a collection of subsets A {\displaystyle
Content_(measure_theory)
Measure space in mathematics
B ∈ Z, and μ 0 ( A ∪ B ) = μ ( A ) . {\displaystyle \mu _{0}(A\cup B)=\mu (A).} Borel measure as defined on the Borel σ-algebra generated by the open intervals
Complete_measure
Left-invariant (or right-invariant) measure on locally compact topological group
the interval [ g ⋅ a , g ⋅ b ] . {\displaystyle [g\cdot a,g\cdot b].} Measuring this new interval, we find μ ( g S ) = log ( ( g ⋅ b ) / ( g ⋅ a ) )
Haar_measure
Men's association football team
second national team, following France, to win three major titles (World Cup, European Championship and Nations League). Spain is also one of only two
Spain_national_football_team
Conversion to the metric system of measurement
a measuring instrument which they had devised and which they later compared with Borda's double-toise N°1 which was the main reference for measuring all
Metrication
Country in East Asia
televised. The national football team, Chollima, competed in the FIFA World Cup in 2010, when it lost all three matches against Brazil, Portugal and Ivory
North_Korea
American motorsport season
Camry in 2024, replacing the XV70. Cup Series cars would run a new aero package at all road courses and tracks measuring one mile or shorter (except Bristol
2024_NASCAR_Cup_Series
containers. Preserve also produces and sells mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, food storage containers and colanders - all made from recycled materials
Preserve_(company)
Broadest definition of sizes in integer-dimensional spaces
The Hausdorff measure is a generalization of the Lebesgue measure that is useful for measuring the subsets of R n {\displaystyle \mathbb {R} ^{n}} of lower
Lebesgue_measure
American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
champion (2020, 2024, 2025) — as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers MLS Cup champion (2022) — as part owner of Los Angeles FC Media and entertainment
Magic_Johnson
MEASURING CUP
MEASURING CUP
Boy/Male
Tamil
Cupid, God of Love, Man filled with beauty
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kamdev or cupid
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps an occupational name for a maker of bottles or cups, from Old French gourde ‘water vessel’, ‘flask’, but possibly of the same derivation as 2.French : from Old French gourd ‘heavy’, ‘dull’, ‘sluggish’, hence a nickname for a slow lumbering person.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Cupids consort
Surname or Lastname
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a cutler, from Middle High German mezzer ‘knife’, from Old High German mezzirahs, mezzisahs, a compound of maz ‘food’, ‘meat’ + sahs ‘knife’, ‘sword’. The Jewish name is from German Messer ‘knife’ or Yiddish meser.German : occupational name for an official in charge of measuring the dues paid in kind by tenants, from an agent derivative of Middle High German mezzen ‘to measure’.English and Scottish : occupational name for someone who kept watch over harvested crops, Middle English, Older Scots mess(i)er, from Old French messier (see Messier).
Boy/Male
Tamil
Cupid, God of Love
Boy/Male
Tamil
Pradyumn | பà¯à®°à®¤à¯à®®à®¨
Cupid or God of Love, Son of Krishna and Rukmini
Pradyumn | பà¯à®°à®¤à¯à®®à®¨
Boy/Male
Tamil
The cupid, The God of Love
Surname or Lastname
German (usually Göbel)
German (usually Göbel) : see Goebel.French and English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of goblets and tankards, from Old French gobel ‘drinking vessel’, ‘cup’ (apparently from Celtic gob ‘mouth’).English : in some cases possibly a variant of Godbold. Compare Goble.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kamdev or cupid
Boy/Male
Tamil
Cupid, God of Love, Man filled with beauty
Surname or Lastname
English (North Midlands)
English (North Midlands) : unexplained; possibly a dialect variant of Cubit, but see also Cuppett.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a summoner, an official who was responsible for ensuring the appearance of witnesses in court, Middle English sumner, sumnor.William Sumner came to Dorchester, MA, from England in about 1635. His descendants include U.S. Senator Charles Sumner, a major force in the struggle to end slavery, who was born in 1811 in Boston.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Cupid
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ravinshu | ரவிநà¯à®·à¯
Kamdev cupid
Ravinshu | ரவிநà¯à®·à¯
Boy/Male
Tamil
Cupid
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kamdev or cupid
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English kibble ‘cudgel’, hence a nickname for a heavy, thickset man or for a belligerent individual.Altered spelling of German Kibbel or Kübel, a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German kübel ‘vat’, from Latin cupella ‘drinking vessel’, ‘grain measure’. Compare Kibler.
Male
French
French form of Latin Cupido, CUPIDON means "desire."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Pradhyumn | பà¯à®°à®¤à¯à®¯à¯à®®à¯à®¨
Cupid or God of Love, Son of Krishna and Rukmini
MEASURING CUP
MEASURING CUP
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, English, Gaelic, Irish, Latin
Sword Friend; Polished Chief; Hairless; Conquering
Girl/Female
Tamil
Diminutive of Chandana
Girl/Female
Welsh
Legendary daughter of Clememyl.
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek, Latin
Mother of Apollo and Diana
Boy/Male
Tamil
Anuritha | அநà¯à®°à¯€à®¤à®¾
Essence of ceremonial rite
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Wynn.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Perumal, Good looking, Lion, Vishnus weapon
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Imagines
Girl/Female
Latin American Greek English
God's gift.
Girl/Female
Welsh
God is gracious. God's gift.
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a.
Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure.
n.
An instrument for measuring time.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Mature
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Manure
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Measure
a.
Approaching maturity; as, maturing fruits; maturing notes of hand.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Censure
a.
The act of measuring; measurement.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Pleasure
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Treasure
n.
A measuring rod.
n.
A measuring line or cord.
n.
An instrument for measuring.
n.
An instrument for measuring columns.
n.
The art of measuring circles.
n.
An instrument for measuring colors.
n.
The act of process of applying manure; also, the manure applied.
n.
An instrument for measuring angles.
n.
The act of measuring, or the cost of measuring.
n.
The art of measuring time; the measuring of time by periods or divisions.