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size1 definition

size (sīz)

noun

  1. that quality of a thing which determines how much space it occupies; dimensions or magnitude of a thing
  2. 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.
  4. character of a person with regard to ability to meet requirements
  5. Informal actual condition; true state of affairs that's the size of it
  6. Obsolete standard ration or allowance, as of food

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

transitive verb sized, sizing siz′·ing

  1. to make of a certain size
  2. to arrange or grade according to size

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size Idioms

of a size

of one or the same size

size up

☆ Informal
  1. to make an estimate or judgment of
  2. to meet requirements or specifications
size2 definition

size (sīz)

noun

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

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

transitive verb sized, sizing siz′·ing

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

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