Definition
To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.
In Context
- "It's a good idea for boxers to size up their opponents before their matches."
- "Before we can begin to size up the problem, we'll need more information."
- "She approaches like she’s sizing them up. Five boys. Unarmed. A pile of swords over there. Ed Sheeran is there, but that’s not even the surprise."
- "The Century We had to size up our fellow legislators."