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Definition of: size

(sīz) noun
1. Measurement or extent of a thing as compared with some standard; comparative magnitude or bulk: when unqualified, implying relative largeness.
2. One of a series of graded measures, or the magnitude between two such limits, as of hats, shoes, etc.
3. A standard of measurement; specified quantity.
4. At Cambridge University, an allotted quantity of provisions; ration.
5. Mental caliber; importance; character.
6. Colloq. State of affairs; true situation: That's the size of it.
7. Measure or amount. See synonyms under MAGNITUDE.
v.t. sized, siz·ing

1. To estimate the size of.
2. To distribute or classify according to size.
3. To cut or otherwise shape (an article) to the required size.
—to size up
Colloq.

1. To form an estimate, judgment, or opinion of.
2. To meet specifications. [<F assise. See ASSIZE.]

Definition of: size

(sīz) noun
1. A solution of gelatinous material, usually glue, casein, wax, or clay, used to finish fabrics.
2. A gelatinous substance used to glaze paper, or applied to walls before papering, etc.
3. A viscous preparation used as in fixing gilding. Also sizing.
v.t. sized, siz·ing

1. To treat with size or any size-like substance.
2. To make plastic, as clay. [<OItal. sisa painter's glue, aphetic var. of assisa, orig., pp. of assidere make sit down <L assidere. See ASSIZE.]

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