Eyeballing

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪˌbɔɫɪŋ/

Eyeballing (verb)

  1. to guess the size or amount of something by looking at it.
  2. to look at someone in a way that shows interest or curiosity.

Examples

  • She was eyeballing the distance to the finish line.
  • He is eyeballing the amount of flour needed for the recipe.

Common collocations: eyeball the distance, eyeball the amount, eyeball someone, eyeball each other

Synonyms of Eyeballing

Informal

Neutral

Antonyms of Eyeballing

  • when precision and accuracy are required