measure up
verb
measured up; measuring up; measures up
1
: to have necessary or fitting qualifications
—often used with to
2
: to be the equal (as in ability)
—used with to
Synonyms
Examples of measure up in a Sentence
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
Recent Examples on the Web
Today, a statue, museum, and replica of his house commemorate the color-barrier-breaking athlete in his hometown of Oakville, Alabama, alongside a long jump pit where visitors can attempt to measure up against Owens’s gold-medal-winning jump distance.
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Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 19 July 2024
The longtime Arizonan has measured up to the task, having previously worked as the Deputy Director of Operations for Gov. Katie Hobbs, at the City of Phoenix with the Youth and Education Office and with former councilmember Daniel Valenzuela.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2024
The other big question on everyone's minds: Can Mescal measure up to Crowe's Oscar-winning performance?
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 July 2024
Regardless, few relievers in history measure up to the consistency and dominance of Hader, who in 2021 became the fastest pitcher to reach 400 strikeouts.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
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Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 19 July 2024
The longtime Arizonan has measured up to the task, having previously worked as the Deputy Director of Operations for Gov. Katie Hobbs, at the City of Phoenix with the Youth and Education Office and with former councilmember Daniel Valenzuela.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2024
The other big question on everyone's minds: Can Mescal measure up to Crowe's Oscar-winning performance?
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 July 2024
Regardless, few relievers in history measure up to the consistency and dominance of Hader, who in 2021 became the fastest pitcher to reach 400 strikeouts.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
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“Measure up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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