measure up (to)

verb

Definition of measure up (to)next
as in to compare (with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality he always worried about measuring up to his older brother

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure up (to)
  1. approximate
  2. reflect
  3. approach
  4. match
Verb
  • The 1850-1900 average is used as a baseline to approximate the period before the addition of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
    Andrew Freedman, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In screening for top targets in the growth category, Forbes used the following metrics: Companies with a market range of between $2 billion and $15 billion, closely approximating the typical range for mid-cap stocks.
    Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of approximate
Verb
  • These awards reflect Hutson’s leadership and impact on academia and industry.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders need to reflect on their childhood archetypes and see how those patterns may have been carried forward into their working style.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • Emily approaches each day with a positive attitude and strives to truly learn and understand the content that she is exposed to.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The main iPhone line has been updated annually, but the iPhone SE still ships with a chip approaching three years old.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of approach
Verb
  • The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In a photo and video shared on the Chiefs' official Instagram account, the NFL star can be seen walking down the airplane stairs wearing a denim jacket and matching denim pants covered with what appears to be white lace accents.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of match
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