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to measure up
[phrase form: measure]
01
to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement
Examples
The team's performance did n't measure up to the coach's standards last season.
The current progress is not measuring up to our expectations.
02
to determine the physical dimensions or size of something or someone
Examples
She always measures up the ingredients before baking a cake.
The tailor measures up the customer for a perfect fit.
03
to assess someone's character, skills, or potential by carefully observing them
Examples
The interviewer measured the candidate up as she talked about her experience.
The politicians measured each other up in the debates.
