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Definition

To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.

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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."