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Usage in Comparison

Use 'stack up' when comparing to show the strengths or weaknesses of something relative to another.

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How does this year's sales stack up to last year's?
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Context Matters

'Stack up' can imply competitiveness or a benchmarking standard in the given context.

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In the smartphone market, each new model is examined for how well it stacks up.
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Subjective Evaluation

It is often subjective, indicating personal or public opinion when something 'stacks up'.

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Critics are debating if the sequel stacks up to the original movie.
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