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Verb size up has 1 sense
- size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise - to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"
--1 is one way to examine, see
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
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Size Up
Definition:
1. (verb) To assess or evaluate something or someone carefully.
2. (phrasal verb) To consider or estimate the dimensions, extent, magnitude, or quantity of something.
3. (phrasal verb) To form an opinion or judgement of someone or something.
Examples:
1. As a verb:
- Before making a decision, it is important to size up the pros and cons of the situation.
- The detective tried to size up the suspect based on his appearance and behavior.
- She was quick to size up the competition and develop a winning strategy.
2. As a phrasal verb:
- It's difficult to size up the true potential of a project without thorough analysis.
- He quickly sized up the distance between the two points using a measuring tape.
- The judge sized up the defendant's credibility based on his testimony.
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