size up

verb

sized up; sizing up; sizes up

transitive verb

: to form a judgment of
size up the situation

Examples of size up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just note that because of that, the material is prone to shrinkage so the brand recommends sizing up for the best fit. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024 Finding the answer involves sizing up the deal, determining the type and amount of financing that can be achieved, and building out a capital stack. James Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 The trio of tentacles includes three sizes up to 6 feet, each with its own air pump, and light up from within with bright LEDs. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 Amazon is already sizing up for the holidays with plans to hire 250,000 workers for the season, the same number as last year. Kristian Burt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for size up 

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of size up was in 1884

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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/size%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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