Size Up (Verb)
Meaning
To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She took a moment to size up the opponent before the match started.
- The detective carefully size up the crime scene looking for evidence.
- To determine her strategy, she began to size up her opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
- He walked around the house and decided to size up the current condition of the property.
- She took her time to size up the complex painting, looking for hidden details and meaning.