Etymology
Origin of sizing
Example Sentences
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“The sizing up of this fund is a reflection of this massive technology shift with AI,” said David George, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, who leads the firm’s growth investing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He recommends investor focus on whether companies are sizing their workforces and supply chains for the passage of the full request.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Brent’s one-week implied volatility at 84% and one-month volatility at 90% highlights the “need for precision in position sizing and disciplined risk management,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The board spent months sizing up strengths and weaknesses of external and internal candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
But she shook her head and gave me a solemn look, like she was sizing up what sort of information I could handle.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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