Stack up

verb

To compare with, measure against.

Let's see how these new features stack up against the old ones.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To compare with, measure against.

Often appears as...

  • stack up against
  • stack up in comparison
verb

To accumulate, gather over time.

The work is starting to stack up while I'm on vacation.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To accumulate, gather over time.

Often appears as...

  • work stacks up
  • problems stack up
verb

To arrange or order in a neat, tidy manner.

Please stack up the books neatly on the shelf.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To arrange or order in a neat, tidy manner.

Often appears as...

  • stack up dishes
  • stack up cards
verb

To compare with, measure against.

Let's see how these new features stack up against the old ones.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To compare with, measure against.

Often appears as...

  • stack up against
  • stack up in comparison
verb

To accumulate, gather over time.

The work is starting to stack up while I'm on vacation.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To accumulate, gather over time.

Often appears as...

  • work stacks up
  • problems stack up
verb

To arrange or order in a neat, tidy manner.

Please stack up the books neatly on the shelf.
Visual representation of "stack up" - To arrange or order in a neat, tidy manner.

Often appears as...

  • stack up dishes
  • stack up cards
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "stack up"
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Usage in Comparison

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

Illustration for Usage in Comparison
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.

Illustration for Context Matters
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'.

Illustration for Subjective Evaluation
Critics are debating if the sequel stacks up to the original movie.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Usage in Comparison

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

Illustration for Usage in Comparison
How does this year's sales stack up to last year's?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Context Matters

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

Illustration for Context Matters
In the smartphone market, each new model is examined for how well it stacks up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Evaluation

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

Illustration for Subjective Evaluation
Critics are debating if the sequel stacks up to the original movie.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Usage in Comparison

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

Illustration for Usage in Comparison
How does this year's sales stack up to last year's?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Context Matters

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

Illustration for Context Matters
In the smartphone market, each new model is examined for how well it stacks up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Evaluation

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

Illustration for Subjective Evaluation
Critics are debating if the sequel stacks up to the original movie.
Visual representation of the word "Stack up"

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