Measures Up To is a phrase that can be used to describe something that meets or exceeds expectations. The two crossword solutions for this phrase are MEETS and RIVALS. MEETS is a 5 letter word that means to come together with someone or something, or to reach an agreement. RIVALS is a 6 letter word that means to compete with someone or something in order to be better than them. Together, these two words suggest that something is meeting or exceeding expectations by competing with others.