To measure up to a particular standard.
Etymology:
- From pass + muster; from 1570s, originally as pass musters.
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The new employees just aren't passing muster.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'pass muster':
| pass muster | To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection. |
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