Meaning of the word "measure up to" in English

What does "measure up to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

measure up to

US /ˈmɛʒər ʌp tu/
UK /ˈmɛʒər ʌp tu/

Phrasal Verb

to be good enough, or to be of an acceptable standard

Example:
His performance didn't measure up to the expectations.
The new software doesn't quite measure up to the old version.