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Definition of tailoring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clothingTECH. related to the work of a tailorTECH.
- She wore a beautifully tailoring dress.
2.
adaptationcustomized to fit specific needs
- The project required a tailoring approach.
Noun
1.
professionTECH. the occupation of making fitted clothes professionallyTECH.
- She learned tailoring from her grandmother..
2.
clothingTECH. work done by a tailorTECH.
- Tailoring requires precision and attention to detail.
3.
customizationany modification or ornamentation
- The tailoring of the software improved its performance.
Origin of tailoring
Old French, tailler (to cut)
Terms with tailoring included in their meaning
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fitness
classification for tailoring fitness plans
customization
tailoring to the needs of a single person
marketing
act of tailoring products to individual preferences
fashion clothing
clothing made in standard sizes, sold without custom tailoring
fashion
related to tailoring or clothing style
tailoring
amount of material to decrease size of clothing
tailoring
insert stiffening material into clothing
tailoring session
session to tailor clothes to a wearer's measurements
tailoring
mannequin used by tailors to fit clothes
tailoring
tailored dress like a coat with front buttons
business
process of tailoring products to customer needs
tailoring
tailor's pattern adjustable for sizes
tailoring
soft white talc used in tailoring for marking cloth
tailoring messages
practice of tailoring messages to individual preferences
politics
tailoring messages for unique group needs
tailoring
adjustable pattern used by tailors
tailoring
person who makes or alters clothes, often skilled or fashionable
tailoring
in a way that shows tailoring skill
clothing tailoring
shaped or tailored in a skillful and attractive way
tailoring
work as an itinerant tailor
family naming
English and Scottish surname from tailoring
bespoke district
set of custom tailoring shops on a famous London street
Examples of tailoring in a sentence
Her tailoring skills were evident in the coat. The software needed a tailoring solution for efficiency. Tailoring strategies were discussed in the meeting. Tailoring requires a keen eye for detail. He opened a tailoring shop downtown. The shop specializes in bespoke tailoring.
He learned tailoring from his grandfather. Tailoring of the dress made it fit perfectly. The tailoring of the car's interior was luxurious.
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- French:sur mesure, couture, ...
- German:maßgeschneidert, Schneiderei, ...
- Italian:sartoriale, sartoria, ...
- Spanish:de sastrería, confección, ...
- Portuguese:alfaiatado, alfaiataria, ...
- Chinese:裁缝的, 裁缝, ...
- Japanese:仕立ての, 仕立て, ...
- Arabic:خياطة, خِيَاطَة, ...
- Hebrew:חַיָּיטִי, חַיֵּיטוּת, ...
- Russian:портновский, портняжное дело, ...
- Ukrainian:кравецький, кравецтво, ...
- Hindi:सिलाईदार, दर्जी का काम, ...
Definition of tailor - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
clothingadjust clothing to fit
- She tailored the dress to fit her perfectly..
2.
adaptationadapt something for a specific purpose
- The program was tailored for beginners.
Noun
1.
clothing professionalperson who makes, alters, or repairs clothes
- She visited the tailor to adjust her new suit.
2.
type of fishTECH. US fish with elongated body and forked tailTECH. US
- The tailor swam swiftly through the coral reef.
Images of tailor

fish with elongated body and forked tail
Expressions with tailor
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create solutions to fit specific needs
We tailor solutions to meet each client's unique requirements.
customize to meet individual requirements
The software was tailor-make to fit our needs.
group representing many different kinds of people
The event was open to tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor.
mannequin used by tailors to fit clothes
The tailor adjusted the dress on the tailor's dummy.
chalk used to make temporary marks on fabric
She used tailor's chalk to mark the hemline.
temporary stitch used to hold fabric pieces together
She used a tailor tack to align the fabric.
in a way that is custom-made
The suit was fitted tailor-style to his measurements.
Origin of tailor
Old French, tailleor (cutter)
Examples of tailor in a sentence
They tailored the uniforms to ensure a perfect fit. She tailored the dress to fit perfectly. The teacher tailored the lesson to the students' needs. The tailor took her measurements carefully. He found a skilled tailor to repair his favorite jacket. The tailor is often found in coastal waters.
Anglers prize the tailor for its fight.
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- French:ajuster, tailleur, ...
- German:anpassen, Schneider, ...
- Italian:adattare, sarto, ...
- Spanish:ajustar, sastre, ...
- Portuguese:ajustar, costureiro, ...
- Chinese:裁剪, 裁缝, ...
- Japanese:仕立てる, 仕立て屋, ...
- Arabic:فَصَّلَ, خَيَّاط, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַתְאִים, חַיַּט, ...
- Russian:подгонять, портной, ...
- Ukrainian:підганяти, кравець, ...
- Hindi:नाप के मुताबिक़ सिलना, दर्जी, ...
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