measure up

measurefrom "Roses of the South," a waltz by Johann Strauss the Younger

meas·ure

M0182200 (mĕzh′ər)n.1. a. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.b. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.c. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.d. The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard: curtains made to measure; took his measure for the suit jacket.e. A device used for measuring.f. The act of measuring: By measure the picture was four feet tall.2. An evaluation or a basis of comparison: "the final measure of the worth of a society" (Joseph Wood Krutch).3. Extent or degree: The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.4. a. A definite quantity that has been measured out: a measure of wine.b. A fitting amount: a measure of recognition.c. A limited amount or degree: a measure of goodwill.5. a. Limit; bounds: generosity knowing no measure.b. Appropriate restraint; moderation: "The union of ... fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal" (William James).6. a. An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient: measures taken to improve energy efficiency. b. A law or ballot initiative adopted by a legislature as a remedy for a problem.7. a. Poetic meter.b. Music The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.v. meas·ured, meas·ur·ing, meas·ures v.tr.1. a. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of: measured the height of the ceiling.b. To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring: measure off an area.c. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement: measure out a pint of milk.d. To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete: The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.2. a. To estimate by evaluation or comparison: "I gave them an account ... of the situation as far as I could measure it" (Winston S. Churchill).b. To bring into comparison: She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.3. To serve as a measure of: The inch measures length.4. To consider or choose with care; weigh: He measures his words with caution.5. Archaic To travel over: "We must measure twenty miles today" (Shakespeare).v.intr.1. To be of a specific measurement: The room measures 12 by 20 feet.2. To take a measurement.3. To allow of measurement: White sugar measures more easily than brown.Phrasal Verb: measure up1. To be the equal of something; have similar quality.2. To have the necessary qualifications: a candidate who just didn't measure up.Idioms: beyond measure1. In excess.2. Without limit. for good measure In addition to the required amount.in a/some measure To a degree: The new law was in a measure harmful.

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[Middle English, from Old French mesure, from Latin mēnsūra, from mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī, to measure; see mē- in Indo-European roots.]

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meas′ur·er n.

measure up

vb 1. (adverb) to determine the size of (something) by measurement 2. measure up to to fulfil (expectations, standards, etc)

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measure up - prove capable or fit; meet requirementsqualifysuffice, answer, do, serve - be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

measure

noun1. The amount of space occupied by something:dimension, extent, magnitude, proportion (often used in plural), size.2. Relative intensity or amount, as of a quality or attribute:degree, extent, magnitude, proportion.3. A means by which individuals are compared and judged:benchmark, criterion, gauge, mark, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick.4. The act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity:measurement, mensuration, metrology.5. That which is allotted:allocation, allotment, allowance, dole, lot, part, portion, quantum, quota, ration, share, split.Informal: cut.Slang: divvy.6. Avoidance of extremes of opinion, feeling, or personal conduct:moderateness, moderation, temperance.7. An action calculated to achieve an end.Often used in plural:maneuver, move, procedure, step, tactic.8. The formal product of a legislative or judicial body:act, assize, bill, enactment, law, legislation, lex, statute.9. The patterned, recurring alternation of contrasting elements, such as stressed and unstressed notes in music:beat, cadence, cadency, meter, rhythm, swing.verb1. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of:gauge.Archaic: mete.Idiom: take the measure of.2. To fix the limits of:bound, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, determine, limit, mark (off or out).phrasal verb
measure outTo set aside or distribute as a share:admeasure, allocate, allot, allow, apportion, assign, give, lot, mete (out).phrasal verb
measure upTo be equal or alike:compare, correspond, equal, match, parallel, touch.Informal: stack up.

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合格符合标准

measure

(ˈmeʒə) noun1. an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something. a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure. 量具 量具2. a unit. The metre is a measure of length. 計量單位 计量单位3. a system of measuring. dry/liquid/square measure. 度量法 度量法4. a plan of action or something done. We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime. 措施 措施5. a certain amount. a measure of sympathy. 一定的量 适度6. (in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines. (音樂) 節拍，(音樂)小節 （音乐）拍子，小节 verb1. to find the size, amount etc of (something). He measured the table. 測量 测量2. to show the size, amount etc of. A thermometer measures temperature. 計量 计量3. (with against, ~besides etc) to judge in comparison with. She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's. 衡量 比较4. to be a certain size. This table measures two metres by one metre. 大小或長度為… 有...长（宽或高等） ˈmeasurement noun1. size, amount etc found by measuring. What are the measurements of this room? 測量出的大小或數量 量得的尺寸或大小等2. the sizes of various parts of the body, usually the distance round the chest, waist and hips. What are your measurements, madam? （人體各部位的）身材尺寸 （人体各部位的）尺寸 3. the act of measuring. We can find the size of something by means of measurement. 測量 测量beyond measure very great. I'm offering you riches beyond measure! 極大的 非常地，极其，无可估量 for good measure as something extra or above the minimum necessary. The shopkeeper weighed out the sweets and put in a few more for good measure. 另外多加 作为额外增添full measure (no less than) the correct amount. We must ensure that customers get full measure. 份量足夠或正確(賣東西給客人的) 份量足made to measure (of clothing) made to fit the measurements of a particular person: Was your jacket made to measure?; adjective (etc)a made-to-measure suit. 訂製的 定制的measure out to mark (off), weigh (out) a certain distance, amount. He measured out a kilo of sugar. 標出，量出 标出，量出 measure up (often with to) to reach a certain required standard. John's performance doesn't measure up (to the others). 達到特定標準 合格，符合标准