size
size1 definition
size (sīz)
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
- extent, magnitude, amount, etc. an undertaking of great size
- 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
Etymology: ME < OFr sise, aphetic for assise: see assize
Related Forms:
- sizer siz′er noun
size Idioms
of a size
of one or the same size
size up
☆ Informal- to make an estimate or judgment of
- 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
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