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size up vs size

size vs size up

size up is not a noun while size is a noun.

size up is not an adjective while size is an adjective.

size up and size both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
size up No No Yes No
size Yes Yes Yes No
size up (noun) size (noun)
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
a large magnitude
the actual state of affairs
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
size up (adjective) size (adjective)
(used in combination) sized
size up (verb) size (verb)
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail make to a size; bring to a suitable size
sort according to size
cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
Difference between size up and size

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