measured amount; dosing; prescribed quantity
Primarily used for medicine or ingredients, referring to a carefully measured amount, often by spoon.
This medicine is tricky to measure out correctly.
Adjust the amount according to the doctor's prescription.
seasoning to taste; adjusting flavor by feel
Refers to adding seasoning little by little while tasting, relying on experience rather than exact measurements.
Seasoning is all about knowing how much to add by feel.
With my mother's intuitive touch, it always turns out the same.