Phrasal Verb - sizing up
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.Definition
to carefully assess or evaluate a situation, person, or thing in order to determine its value, worth, or potential; to form an opinion or make a judgment based on careful observation and consideration
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The sales manager spent hours sizing up the competition before making any major decisions. |
| 2 | After sizing up the market, the entrepreneur decided to launch her new product. |
| 3 | The detective took his time to size up the suspect before questioning him. |
| 4 | The team captain sized up the opposition before deciding on the game plan. |
| 5 | The investor spent months sizing up the market before making any investments. |
| 6 | The real estate agent took the time to size up the property before making an offer. |
| 7 | The judge sized up the defendant before delivering his verdict. |
| 8 | The employer sized up the applicant before extending a job offer. |
| 9 | The negotiator sized up the other party before making any concessions. |
| 10 | The athlete sized up the competition before entering the ring |