How Do You Spell MEASURE UP?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛʒəɹ ˈʌp] (IPA)

The phrase "measure up" is commonly used to mean to be good enough or to meet a certain standard. The spelling of this phrase follows a simple pattern in IPA phonetic transcription. The "me" is pronounced as /mi/, while the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as /eɪ/. The "sure" is pronounced as /ʃʊr/, and the final "up" is pronounced as /ʌp/. Together, the phonetic transcription for "measure up" is /miːʃʊrʌp/.

MEASURE UP Meaning and Definition

  1. Measure up (verb):

    1. To be equal in quality or ability; to meet a certain standard or expectation. This phrase implies comparing oneself or something against a set benchmark or desired outcome.

    2. To be evaluated or assessed in terms of performance or suitability for a particular task, role, or requirement.

    3. To meet the required specifications, dimensions, or criteria; to be of the correct size or quantity.

    4. To be considered acceptable or satisfactory; to fulfill the necessary conditions or qualifications.

    In a broader sense, "measure up" can refer to any situation where an individual or something is being compared or evaluated against a certain standard or expectation. It implies a judgment or assessment of performance, adequacy, or conformity.

    For example:

    - Despite significant efforts, the candidate failed to measure up to the employer's expectations during the job interview.

    - The football team trained hard to measure up to their opponents, but ultimately fell short in their performance.

    - The dress is too long; we need to measure it up to the correct length.

    - The contractor ensured that all materials used in the construction project measured up to the required standards and specifications.

    Overall, "measure up" is a versatile phrase that denotes comparison, evaluation, and meeting certain standards or expectations.

Common Misspellings for MEASURE UP

  • measureup
  • neasure up
  • keasure up
  • jeasure up
  • mwasure up
  • msasure up
  • mdasure up
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  • m4asure up
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  • mezsure up
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  • meawure up

Etymology of MEASURE UP

The etymology of the phrase "measure up" can be understood by examining the origins of its individual words.

1. Measure:

The word "measure" originated from Middle English "mesure" which came from Old French "mesure" and Latin "mensura" (meaning a measure or standard). It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "metiri" (meaning to measure or estimate).

2. Up:

The word "up" comes from Old English "up" that has remained relatively unchanged throughout history. It typically denotes something being in an elevated or higher position.

When combined, the phrase "measure up" came to mean comparing or evaluating something against a specific standard or measure, to determine if it meets the required criteria or expectation.

Idioms with the word MEASURE UP

  • measure up (to sb/sth) The idiom "measure up (to sb/sth)" means to meet or satisfy a certain standard, expectation, or comparison, often in terms of quality, performance, or ability. It refers to evaluating oneself or something against a specific benchmark or criterion.
  • measure up (to sm or sth) The idiom "measure up (to sm or sth)" means to meet the required or expected standards or qualities for a particular person or thing. It refers to the ability to be judged as adequate, competent, or suitable in comparison to someone or something else.
  • measure up to The idiom "measure up to" means to meet or satisfy certain expectations or standards, or to be deemed worthy or of equal value in comparison to something or someone else. It can refer to both individuals and things being evaluated.
  • measure up against The idiom "measure up against" means to compare someone or something to a standard or expectation to determine their worth, capability, or quality.
  • measure up To be equal to or as good as someone or something else; to meet a particular standard or expectation.

Similar spelling words for MEASURE UP

Conjugate verb Measure up

CONDITIONAL

I would measure up
you would measure up
he/she/it would measure up
we would measure up
they would measure up

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be measuring up
you would be measuring up
he/she/it would be measuring up
we would be measuring up
they would be measuring up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have measure up
you would have measure up
he/she/it would have measure up
we would have measure up
they would have measure up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been measuring up
you would have been measuring up
he/she/it would have been measuring up
we would have been measuring up
they would have been measuring up

FUTURE

I will measure up
you will measure up
he/she/it will measure up
we will measure up
they will measure up

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be measuring up
you will be measuring up
he/she/it will be measuring up
we will be measuring up
they will be measuring up

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have measured up
you will have measured up
he/she/it will have measured up
we will have measured up
they will have measured up

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been measuring up
you will have been measuring up
he/she/it will have been measuring up
we will have been measuring up
they will have been measuring up

IMPERATIVE

you measure up
we let´s measure up

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to measure up

PAST

I measured up
you measured up
he/she/it measured up
we measured up
they measured up

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was measuring up
you were measuring up
he/she/it was measuring up
we were measuring up
they were measuring up

PAST PARTICIPLE

measured up

PAST PERFECT

I had measured up
you had measured up
he/she/it had measured up
we had measured up
they had measured up

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been measuring up
you had been measuring up
he/she/it had been measuring up
we had been measuring up
they had been measuring up

PRESENT

I measure up
you measure up
he/she/it measures up
we measure up
they measure up

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am measuring up
you are measuring up
he/she/it is measuring up
we are measuring up
they are measuring up

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

measuring up

PRESENT PERFECT

I have measured up
you have measured up
he/she/it has measured up
we have measured up
they have measured up

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been measuring up
you have been measuring up
he/she/it has been measuring up
we have been measuring up
they have been measuring up

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