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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The large downward revision indicating that the company has not been able to accurately size up demand. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Taller shoppers reported that the length was a little short, but sizing up did the trick. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Shoppers encourage sizing up for more coverage on your backside. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 25 July 2025 However, many retailers offer sizes up to California king. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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