Size up
verb
To look at someone or something and decide what you think about them.
He sized up the situation immediately and made a quick decision.
Often appears as...
- size up the situation
- size up an opponent
verb
To compare or measure yourself against someone or something.
The two boxers sized each other up before the fight.
Often appears as...
- size each other up
- size up the competition
verb
To consider or estimate something.
She sized up her chances of winning.
Often appears as...
- size up the odds
- size up possibilities
verb
To look at someone or something and decide what you think about them.
He sized up the situation immediately and made a quick decision.
Often appears as...
- size up the situation
- size up an opponent
verb
To compare or measure yourself against someone or something.
The two boxers sized each other up before the fight.
Often appears as...
- size each other up
- size up the competition
verb
To consider or estimate something.
She sized up her chances of winning.
Often appears as...
- size up the odds
- size up possibilities
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Judgement
Used when someone makes a fast assessment of a situation or person.
The detective sized up the crime scene in seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Impression
Reflects forming a first impression, which may not be accurate.
I sized him up as trustworthy, but I could be wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Analysis
Implies a nuanced read of nuances that aren't overtly visible.
He sized up the deal and found potential issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Judgement
Used when someone makes a fast assessment of a situation or person.
The detective sized up the crime scene in seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Impression
Reflects forming a first impression, which may not be accurate.
I sized him up as trustworthy, but I could be wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Analysis
Implies a nuanced read of nuances that aren't overtly visible.
He sized up the deal and found potential issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Judgement
Used when someone makes a fast assessment of a situation or person.
The detective sized up the crime scene in seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Impression
Reflects forming a first impression, which may not be accurate.
I sized him up as trustworthy, but I could be wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Analysis
Implies a nuanced read of nuances that aren't overtly visible.
He sized up the deal and found potential issues.
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