Measure up against Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
MEZH-er UP uh-GAYNST
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
MEZH-uh UP uh-GENST
Definition
To compare something or someone to another to see if they are as good, strong, or capable.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both formal and informal situations to discuss competition or comparison. Common with people, products, or achievements. Implies judging quality or ability relative to a standard or rival.
Spanish: compararse con - estar a la altura dePortuguese (BR): comparar-se com - estar à altura dePortuguese (PT): comparar-se com - estar à altura deChinese (Simplified): 与…相比 - 与…相匹敌Chinese (Traditional): 和…相比 - 能與…匹敵Hindi: की तुलना करना - बराबरी करनाArabic: يقارن بـ - يضاهيBengali: তুলনা করা - সমান হওয়াRussian: сравниваться с - соответствоватьJapanese: 比べて劣らない - 匹敵するVietnamese: so sánh với - ngang tầm vớiKorean: 비교하다 - 견주다Turkish: karşılaştırmak - denk olmakUrdu: موازنہ کرنا - برابری کرناIndonesian: membandingkan dengan - sebanding dengan
Example Sentences
It's hard for him to measure up against his older brother.
basic
Does this new phone measure up against the old model?
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Few players can measure up against the champion.
basic
I don't think any other pizza place can measure up against Tony's.
natural
She always feels she has to measure up against her colleagues.
natural
No movie this year really measures up against last year's winner.
natural