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size up

verb

  1. to evaluate, assess, or judge something
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Wiktionary

verb

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

    “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.”

  2. To wear a larger size of clothing.

    “This shirt runs tight, so you should size up.”