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Size is a measurement or amount of a person or thing.

(noun)

An example of size is a medium dress.
An example of size is a four feet tall, two feet wide dresser.
An example of size is a six feet tall man with a 36-inch waist.

See size in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

that quality of a thing which determines how much space it occupies; dimensions or magnitude of a thing
any of a series of graded classifications of measure into which merchandise is divided: jumbo-size peanuts, size nine shoes
1. extent, magnitude, amount, etc.: an undertaking of great size
2. relatively large amount, dimensions, etc.
character of a person with regard to ability to meet requirements
Informal actual condition; true state of affairs: that's the size of it
Obsolete standard ration or allowance, as of food

Origin: ME < OFr sise, aphetic for assise: see assize

transitive verb sized, sizing

to make of a certain size
to arrange or grade according to size

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sizer noun

noun

any thin, pasty or gluey substance used as a glaze or filler on porous materials, as on plaster, paper, or cloth

Origin: ME syse, prob. < MFr sise, a setting: see size

transitive verb sized, sizing

to apply size to; fill, stiffen, or glaze with size

-sized: life-size

See size in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object.
Any of a series of graduated categories of dimension whereby manufactured articles, such as shoes and clothing, are classified.
a. Considerable extent, amount, or dimensions: a debt of enormous size.
b. Relative amount or number, as of population or contents: What size is Cleveland?
Character, value, or status with reference to relative importance or the capacity to meet given requirements: Try this proposal on for size.
The actual state of affairs: That's about the size of the situation.

transitive verb sized sized, siz·ing, siz·es

To arrange, classify, or distribute according to size.
To make, cut, or shape to a required size.

adjective

Sized. Often used in combination: bite-size appetizers; an economy-size package.

Phrasal Verb: size up To make an estimate, opinion, or judgment of: She sized up her opponent.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English sise

Origin: , from Old French, court session, law

Origin: , short for assise; see assize

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sizˈer noun

noun

Any of several gelatinous or glutinous substances usually made from glue, wax, or clay and used as a glaze or filler for porous materials such as paper, cloth, or wall surfaces.

transitive verb sized sized, siz·ing, siz·es

To treat or coat with size or a similar substance.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English sise

Origin: , probably from Old French, a setting; see size¹

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