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

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Reviews noted that this bestseller runs small, so size up for a roomier fit. Miles Walls, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 Transfer the plant to a pot that is the next size up. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 These tights come in five shades — including wine red, forest green, and hot pink — and are also available in plus sizes up to a size 4XL. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 Available in sizes up to 3XL, the sweatshirt also features drop shoulders, a snap-up placket, and a banded hem. Miles Walls, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for size up 

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 22 Nov. 2024.

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