Pronunciation: /saɪz ʌp/
noun a judgment or estimation of the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of something or someone
A1 I need to find the right size up for this shirt.
A2 She asked the salesperson to help her size up the shoes.
B1 It's important to size up the competition before launching a new product.
B2 The detective carefully sized up the suspect's alibi.
C1 The analyst was able to size up the market trends with precision.
C2 The negotiator expertly sized up the other party's position before entering into talks.
verb to form an estimate or evaluation of; to assess or appraise
A1 She tried to size up the situation before making a decision.
A2 I need to size up my opponent before the match starts.
B1 It's important to size up the competition before launching a new product.
B2 As a detective, he was skilled at sizing up suspects quickly.
C1 The negotiator was able to size up the other party's intentions within minutes.
C2 The CEO was known for her ability to size up a business opportunity with precision.
formal Before making a decision, it is important to size up all the available options.
informal Let's size up the competition before entering the market.
slang I need to size up this situation before I can make a move.
figurative She quickly sized up the new project and knew it would be a success.
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