1. to measure or determine the size, amount, or extent of something in advance
Usage: transitive verb; often used in technical, construction, or preparation contexts

Examples

• The carpenter will premeasure all the wood before cutting it.
• It's helpful to premeasure the ingredients for the recipe so everything is ready.
• The tailor premeasured the fabric to ensure there was enough material for the dress.
• We premeasured the room to determine how much paint we would need.
• The team premeasured the distance to plan the route accurately.