Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
size-up
verb
/ˈsaɪz ʌp/
Definition
To assess or evaluate something carefully.
Examples
- Before making a decision, it’s important to size up the situation.
- He took a moment to size up his opponent before the match.
Meaning
The act of examining or judging the dimensions, quality, or situation of something or someone.
Synonyms
- assess
- evaluate
- appraise
- gauge
- judge
