size up
Third Person
sizes up
Present Participle
sizing up
Past Tense
sized up
Past Participle
sized up
1
to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment
- When buying a used car, it's wise to size up its condition and history before making a purchase.
- As a coach, it's important to size up the strengths and weaknesses of each player on the team.
- In a job interview, employers often size up candidates based on their qualifications and presentation.
- Before signing the contract, the lawyer advised his client to size the terms up carefully.
- Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.
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