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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For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 Battery sizes up to 106kWh and a dual-motor option signal the premium positioning of the ES90. James Morris, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Moses Moody is better at sizing up bigger opponents than quicker ones. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 Applebee's: Members of the free Club Applebee's loyalty program Biggby Coffee: BOGO free or $1 off any drink, any size up to 24 ounces (offer available at participating locations). Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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