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sized

/saɪzd/

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verb

To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

Examples :

"The tailor sized the new suit to fit the customer perfectly. "

appearance technology

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verb

To classify or arrange by size.

Examples :

"The teacher sized the students by height before assigning them roles in the play. "

type organization business

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verb

To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

Examples :

"The carpenter sized up the fallen tree before deciding how to cut it into planks. "

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verb

To take a greater size; to increase in size.

Examples :

"The plant sized rapidly after we moved it outside. "

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verb

(Cambridge University) To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.

Examples :

""Knowing he needed a late-night snack for studying, John sized a sandwich and a coffee from the buttery before heading back to the library." "

food drink business

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verb

To swell; to increase the bulk of.

Examples :

"The balloon sized quickly as I blew into it. "

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verb

To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.

Examples :

"Before painting the bookshelf, Sarah sized the wood with a special primer. "

art material process

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adjective

Having a certain size. Usually used in combination with an adverb.

Examples :

"A badly-sized pair of shoes."

appearance quality