measuring up (to)

present participle of measure up (to)

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approximating
Verb
  • Scaloni has set up Argentina in something approximating a 4-4-2 at this World Cup.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Uncanny too were the dusty pinks, approximating Penn’s beloved, nearly transparent poppies.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
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“Measuring up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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