sized

Variant of size

size 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.
  3. character of a person with regard to ability to meet requirements
  4. Informal actual condition; true state of affairs that's the size of it
  5. 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

Related Forms:

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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