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
Examples of measure up in a Sentence
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
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The nuclear-capable unmanned vehicle that looks like a narrow submarine with a propeller measures up to 65 feet in length and could be used on surveillance and reconnaissance missions, according to the BBC.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Novibipalium koreanum has distinctive dark stripes running the length of its body and can measure up to 2 inches long, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, gopher snakes tend to be a bit bigger than rattlesnakes — typically measuring up to 8 feet in length.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Novibipalium koreanum has distinctive dark stripes running the length of its body and can measure up to 2 inches long, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, gopher snakes tend to be a bit bigger than rattlesnakes — typically measuring up to 8 feet in length.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for measure up
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“Measure up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measure%20up. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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