English Explanatory Dictionary

pass muster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To meet or exceed a particular standard.
  2. To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɑːs ˈmʌst.ə/ /ˌpæs ˈmʌs.tɚ/ En-us-pass muster.ogg en-au-pass muster.ogg

Word forms

pass muster passes muster passing muster passed muster

Etymology

From pass (“to undergo successfully”) + muster (“military assemblage or review”); from 1570s, originally as pass musters.

Synonyms

cut the mustard cut it hack it make the grade measure up

Related words

muster out muster roll muster up up to snuff up to par with flying colors
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