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
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Examples of measure up in a Sentence
he always worried about measuring up to his older brother
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Neither candidate measured up to his idea of presidential timbre.
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Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
How is your company measuring up? Unlimited vacation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But the results didn’t measure up under lab conditions simulating the higher speeds and masses of professional football hits.
—Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
This allows anyone measuring up to 6.2 ft (1.89 m) in height to comfortably stand upright to get into bed and/or get dressed.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
How is your company measuring up? Unlimited vacation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But the results didn’t measure up under lab conditions simulating the higher speeds and masses of professional football hits.
—Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
This allows anyone measuring up to 6.2 ft (1.89 m) in height to comfortably stand upright to get into bed and/or get dressed.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
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 19 Nov. 2024.
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