The phrase
"to measure against" means to compare or evaluate something against a standard, criterion, or benchmark.
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Obviously, the size of the income is important too, but not
when measured against the debt - to - income ratio.
Understanding the dangers and taking
preventative measures against mosquitoes and the risks associated with them is absolutely essential for a long, happy, healthy life for your dog.
A score represents that IP address's rank as
measured against other IP addresses, much like a percentile ranking.
This will allow you to find out about our firm, meet with our attorney, and to get information about what to expect in your divorce,
as measured against state law.
This provides a reliable and accurate
measure against which to benchmark performance and to inform go - forward business strategies.
It's hard to
not measure myself against others, but I try to focus on the achievements and progress I've made and use that to propel me forward.
The primary goal in the natural approach to treating bladder infections is to enhance normal host -
protective measures against urinary tract infection.
A good term policy that is maintained as goals are being pursued by the new family is a
proactive measure against loss of income earning potential of both partners in a marriage.
You need to compare your target property's asking price with previous sales and
measure it against what has changed since to make sure you are getting a good deal.
Critics from their own class were numerous enough for the clergy officials to be alert and ready
with measures against those who seemed to threaten the structure with their criticisms.
It is not only the cornerstone of long term health, but can also act as a preventative
measure against many diseases and illnesses.
This greater public awareness has led to an increased emphasis on improving preventative
measures against sexual assault.
Taking
measures against climate change and converting into societies that use significant amounts of renewable energy for power are two of the most important issues common to developed countries today.
The regulatory aim — whether in building codes or health and safety legislation — is invariably to provide
enforcement measures against preventable harm.
Any time I look at statistics on student growth or teacher effectiveness
measured against student grades and test scores, I try to remember this.
They are ranked together in qualifying, but are
only measured against their own class once the race starts.
I feel like I got lucky with his temperament, but also have no other child to
measure against at this point.
If you drop your laptop, the hard drive automatically stops spinning as a preventative
measure against data loss.
You'll want to take special care to make it easy for managers to compare sales revenue, profitability and other key
financial measures against planned performance.
The addition of a requirement of a 50 % majority is likely to be effective given the relatively low level of support some ballots have achieved when
measured against all those entitled to vote.
Takes preventative
measures against fire and electrical hazards, and practices safe material handling and construction methods.
The race for high - speed systems has been encouraged by the fact that more and more countries have improved their active
counter measures against cruise missiles.
Measuring the waist is easy: use a soft
tape measure against your baby's skin starting at the belly button and going all the way around your baby's tummy.
First and foremost such kinds of collars are considered to be a preventive
measure against fleas and ticks.