To regard or categorise someone or something in a particular way, often based on a first impression.
To decide what type of person or thing something is, usually quickly and based on limited information.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
To form an opinion that someone belongs to a particular type or category, usually based on first impressions.
"When I first met her, I put her down as someone who never takes risks, but I was completely wrong."
Usually implies a quick or casual judgment about someone's character or type. The assessment may or may not be accurate. Often used with 'I put him/her down as a...' followed by a character type.
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