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Meaning of the word "size up" in English

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size up

US /saɪz ʌp/

UK /saɪz ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to assess or evaluate a person or situation

Example:

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He tried to size up his opponent before the match.

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She quickly sized up the situation and knew what to do.

Synonym:

assess evaluate appraise gauge judge

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Related Word:

size medium-sized pocket-size that's about the size of it on the up and up up up to