1. to look at or examine something carefully
Usage: informal
2. to estimate or judge something by sight without precise measurement
Usage: informal

1. the act of looking at or examining something carefully
Usage: informal
2. the act of estimating something by sight
Usage: informal

Examples

• The mechanic was eyeballing the engine to see what was wrong.
• She’s eyeballing the distance to see if her car will fit in that parking space.
• I’m just eyeballing the recipe measurements since I don’t have measuring cups.
• The coach spent time eyeballing each player’s form during practice.
• He gave the wall a quick eyeballing before deciding how much paint to buy.
• The carpenter was eyeballing the board to see if it was straight enough.