tailoring
ˈteɪlərɪŋ
Definition Synonyms

Definition of tailoring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
clothingTECH.related to the work of a tailorTECH.
  • She wore a beautifully tailoring dress.
bespoke customized fitted
2.
adaptationcustomized to fit specific needs
  • The project required a tailoring approach.
bespoke customized personalized

Noun

1.
professionTECH.the occupation of making fitted clothes professionallyTECH.
  • She learned tailoring from her grandmother..
dressmaking sewing
2.
clothingTECH.work done by a tailorTECH.
  • Tailoring requires precision and attention to detail.
alteration dressmaking sewing
3.
customizationany modification or ornamentation
  • The tailoring of the software improved its performance.
alteration modification
Add a suggestion |

Origin of tailoring

Old French, tailler (to cut)

Terms with tailoring included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
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

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.

View all translations of tailoring

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:sur mesure, couture, ...
  2. German:maßgeschneidert, Schneiderei, ...
  3. Italian:sartoriale, sartoria, ...
  4. Spanish:de sastrería, confección, ...
  5. Portuguese:alfaiatado, alfaiataria, ...
  6. Chinese:裁缝的, 裁缝, ...
  7. Japanese:仕立ての, 仕立て, ...
  8. Arabic:خياطة, خِيَاطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַיָּיטִי, חַיֵּיטוּת, ...
  10. Russian:портновский, портняжное дело, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кравецький, кравецтво, ...
  12. Hindi:सिलाईदार, दर्जी का काम, ...
tailor
ˈteɪlər

Definition of tailor - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
clothingadjust clothing to fit
  • She tailored the dress to fit her perfectly..
adjust alter
2.
adaptationadapt something for a specific purpose
  • The program was tailored for beginners.
adjust customize modify

Noun

1.
clothing professionalperson who makes, alters, or repairs clothes
  • She visited the tailor to adjust her new suit.
couturier dressmaker seamstress
2.
type of fishTECH.USfish with elongated body and forked tailTECH.US
  • The tailor swam swiftly through the coral reef.
bluefish
Add a suggestion |

Images of tailor

  • tailor: fish with elongated body and forked tail
    fish with elongated body and forked tail

Expressions with tailor

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
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.

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.

View all translations of tailor

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:ajuster, tailleur, ...
  2. German:anpassen, Schneider, ...
  3. Italian:adattare, sarto, ...
  4. Spanish:ajustar, sastre, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajustar, costureiro, ...
  6. Chinese:裁剪, 裁缝, ...
  7. Japanese:仕立てる, 仕立て屋, ...
  8. Arabic:فَصَّلَ, خَيَّاط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַתְאִים, חַיַּט, ...
  10. Russian:подгонять, портной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підганяти, кравець, ...
  12. Hindi:नाप के मुताबिक़ सिलना, दर्जी, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “t”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery