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Definition of sized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
specific sizehaving a specific size, often with adverbs
- The boxes were differently sized for shipping fragile instruments.
2.
surface treatmentTECH. treated or coated with sizingTECH.
- The sized canvas is ready for painting.
Expressions with sized
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having the approximate size of an apple
The gemstone was apple-sized and sparkled in the light.
having a size between large and small
She bought a medium-sized shirt.
having the approximate size of an orange
The hailstones were orange-sized and caused damage.
as large as a bear
The dog was almost bear-sized, towering over the children.
having the approximate size of a cherry
The tomatoes are cherry-sized and perfect for salads.
having the approximate size of a crow
The drone was crow-sized, making it hard to spot.
having the approximate size of an average dog
The sculpture was dog-sized and fit perfectly in the garden.
having the approximate size of a mouse
The mouse-sized robot scurried across the floor.
having a size similar to an olive
The tumor was olive-sized, requiring immediate attention.
having the approximate size of a pig
The sculpture was pig-sized and fit perfectly in the garden.
having the approximate size of a rabbit
The rabbit-sized sculpture was perfect for the garden.
small enough to be convenient for travel
I bought a travel-sized shampoo for my trip.
having the normal or standard size
The full-sized bed takes up most of the room.
reasonably large in size or amount
The apartment has a good-sized living room.
small enough to fit in the mouth at once
She prepared bite-sized pieces of cake for the party.
much bigger than the usual size
We bought a king-sized bed for our room.
matching the dimensions of the original item
He built a life-sized replica of the car.
smaller than usual in a cute or playful way
I bought a fun-sized chocolate bar.
having the approximate size of a sparrow
The robot was sparrow-sized, fitting in the palm.
comparatively small in size or stature
The pint-sized puppy fit in my hand.
small enough to fit into a pocket
She bought a pocket-sized notebook for her travels.
having the approximate size of a cookie
She made cookie-sized portions for the party.
of a reasonable or average size
They have a fair-sized garden in their backyard.
large enough for a family
They bought a family-sized pizza for dinner.
Origin of sized
Old French, sis (six) + -ed (suffix)
Terms with sized included in their meaning
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animal
small to medium-sized primate with a tail
portable
small-sized dictionary for easy carrying
luggage
medium-sized bag for clothes and essentials
museum
life-sized wax representation of a person
sport
medium-sized ball used in handball sport
office
paper cut and sized for use in office or home printers
animal
medium-sized dog with a muscular body and wrinkled face
substitute figure
human-sized figure used in place of a person
business
owner of a modest-sized business
finance
in a way that gives each person the same sized part
media
tabloid-sized serious newspaper
animals
medium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle
reference book
small-sized dictionary designed for quick reference at a desk
animal
medium-sized African antelope with lyre-shaped horns
produce
medium-sized chili pepper used as food and a Capsicum annuum cultivar
sports
category in combat sports for similar-sized competitors
wildlife
medium-sized wolf native to southeastern United States
animals
small to medium-sized dog with long ears
dog breed
breed of medium-sized, high-energy dogs developed in Australia
animal
breed of medium-sized herding dog from Belgium
measurement
basket sized to hold a bushel
animal
medium-sized wild cat with large cloud-like spots on its fur
ornithology
medium-sized bird of prey found in Europe and Asia
bird
medium-sized sea duck with golden-yellow eyes
Examples of sized in a sentence
The small-sized car is perfect for city driving. The sized paper prevents ink from bleeding. Sized fabrics are used in bookbinding.
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- French:dimensionné, encollé, ...
- German:bestimmte Größe, geleimt, ...
- Italian:di taglia, apprettato, ...
- Spanish:de tamaño, encolado, ...
- Portuguese:de tamanho, tratado, ...
- Chinese:特定尺寸的, 上浆的, ...
- Japanese:サイズの, サイジングされた, ...
- Arabic:ذُو حَجْم, مُعالَج, ...
- Hebrew:בְּגֹדֶל מְסֻיָּם, מְצֻפֶּה בְּחוֹמֶר יְסוֹד, ...
- Russian:размерный, проклеенный, ...
- Ukrainian:розмірний, ґрунтований, ...
- Hindi:आकार वाला, लेपित, ...
Definition of size - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
measurementdimensions or magnitude of an object
- The size of the room was impressive.
2.
clothingspecific set of dimensions for clothing
- She bought a dress in her usual size.
3.
magnitudelarge magnitude
- The size of the mountain was overwhelming.
Adjective
measurementhaving a specific dimension or magnitude
- The size chart helps find the size shirt.
Verb
1.
estimationestimate the dimensions of something
- He tried to size the room with his eyes.
2.
adjustmentchange how big or small something is
- The tailor will size the dress to fit you.
3.
classificationclassify or arrange by size
- The workers size the apples before packaging.
4.
art preparationTECH. UK apply glue or primer to a surfaceTECH. UK
- She will size the canvas before painting.
Expressions with size
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reduce the size of something
They decided to size down the project to fit the budget.
bigger is better
When it comes to TVs, size matters.
evaluate or assess something or someone
He sized up the competition before the race.
trim material to fit specific dimensions
The carpenter cut the wood to size for the shelf.
having a wide variety of forms and dimensions
The store sells toys of every shape and size.
test something to see if it fits
She decided to try for size before buying the dress.
test clothing to see if it fits
She decided to try on for size the new dress.
test something to see if it fits
Try this for size before buying the jacket.
test something to see if it fits well
Try this on for size before buying it.
judge someone's abilities or character by looking at them
The manager sized the new employee up quickly.
reduce someone's arrogance or confidence
The coach cut the star player down to size after his arrogant behavior.
extremely kind and generous nature
She has a heart the size of Texas.
express agreement that the situation is accurately described
That's about the size of it, nothing more to add.
make someone less proud or important
The coach whittled him down to size after his arrogant speech.
measure of the volume of a bra's cup
She found that her correct cup size was C, not B.
amount of product for a family
They bought a family size pack of cereal.
being the normal or standard size for its type
The full-size bed was perfect for the room.
having the same size as the real object
The museum displayed a life-size dinosaur model.
size that is neither large nor small
She ordered a medium size coffee.
category of paper based on dimensions
Different paper sizes are used for various printing needs.
number or measurement showing what size shoe fits someone
Check your shoe size before buying new sneakers.
dimensions of a sheet of paper
The size of paper you need is A4.
measurement around the narrowest part of the torso
She bought a dress that fits her waist size perfectly.
larger than standard size, often the largest available
They bought a king-size bed for their new room.
Origin of size
Old French, sise (settlement)
Examples of size in a sentence
He couldn't believe the size of the fish he caught. The size of the jacket was too large for him. She checked the size before ordering the shoes online. The size of the crowd was astonishing. The size of the whale was breathtaking. The size bed we need is a king.
She wore a size dress that was too big. She needed to size the dress before buying. They size the furniture to fit the room. She will size the curtains for the new window. The engineer sized the components for the machine. Staff size the shirts before placing them on shelves. The factory sized each potato for export. The artist decided to size the wall before applying the mural. Before varnishing, you should size the wood to ensure a smooth finish.
View all translations of size
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- French:taille, dimensionné, ...
- German:Größe, größenmäßig, ...
- Italian:dimensione, dimensionato, ...
- Spanish:tamaño, de talla, ...
- Portuguese:tamanho, de tamanho, ...
- Chinese:大小, 尺寸的, ...
- Japanese:大きさ, サイズの, ...
- Arabic:حجم, مُقَاس, ...
- Hebrew:גּוֹדֶל, מִידוֹת, ...
- Russian:размер, размерный, ...
- Ukrainian:розмір, розмірний, ...
- Hindi:आकार, विशिष्ट आकार, ...
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