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to measure up
[phrase form: measure]
01
estar a la altura
to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement
Example
The team's performance did n't measure up to the coach's standards last season.
El desempeño del equipo no cumplió con los estándares del entrenador la temporada pasada.
The current progress is not measuring up to our expectations.
El progreso actual no está cumpliendo con nuestras expectativas.
02
medir, dimensionar
to determine the physical dimensions or size of something or someone
Example
She always measures up the ingredients before baking a cake.
Ella siempre mide los ingredientes antes de hornear un pastel.
The tailor measures up the customer for a perfect fit.
El sastre mide al cliente para un ajuste perfecto.
03
evaluar, valorar
to assess someone's character, skills, or potential by carefully observing them
Example
The interviewer measured the candidate up as she talked about her experience.
La entrevistadora evaluó a la candidata mientras hablaba de su experiencia.
The politicians measured each other up in the debates.
Los políticos se evaluaron mutuamente en los debates.
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