FEEL OUT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase feel out. (close relations)
Definition of FEEL OUT
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appraise | verbv | |||||||
verb • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • consider in a comprehensive way | ||||||||
assess | verbv | |||||||
verb • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine • set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) • estimate the value of (property) for taxation | ||||||||
evaluate | verbv | |||||||
verb • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • form a critical opinion of | ||||||||
gauge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. • accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared • the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train • the thickness of wire • diameter of a tube or gun barrel verb • judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) • rub to a uniform size • determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation • measure precisely and against a standard • adapt to a specified measurement • mix in specific proportions | ||||||||
inquire | verbv | |||||||
verb • address a question to and expect an answer from • have a wish or desire to know something • conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||||||||
investigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • investigate scientifically • conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||||||||
probe | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities • an exploratory action or expedition • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity verb • question or examine thoroughly and closely • examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||||||||
scrutinize | verbv | |||||||
verb • to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail • examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | ||||||||
survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||||
test | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • trying something to find out about it • any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • the act of undergoing testing • the act of testing something • a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins verb • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine someone's knowledge of something • show a certain characteristic when tested • achieve a certain score or rating on a test • determine the presence or properties of (a substance) • undergo a test | ||||||||
size up | verbv | |||||||
verb • to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail | ||||||||
check out | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition • announce one's departure from a hotel • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection • trace • record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased • withdraw money by writing a check • try to learn someone's opinions and intentions | ||||||||
sound out | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • try to learn someone's opinions and intentions |