sizing

noun

siz·​ing ˈsī-ziŋ How to pronounce sizing (audio)

Examples of sizing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Men’s sizing; sheer material Save on the best tank tops for women with these Amazon promo codes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024 What to Consider The universal sizing is less precise than size-specific models. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 The episode delves into the company's founding story, primary and secondary market strategies, market sizing, dealer landscape, and M&A trends in the luxury market that impact Patek Philippe's future outlook. Juliette Han, Phd, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 Pros: Supportive top and bottoms; size-inclusive Cons: Some reviewers report inconsistent sizing. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024 But Take Note An important sizing note: The company says the snowsuit runs large, so size down for the best fit. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024 What to Consider The sizing is limited, suitable only for cyclists from 4 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 6 inches tall. Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 Sometimes, a traveler may want to figure out the seat configuration on an aircraft, or perhaps determine the sizing of overhead compartments and under-seat storage to plan which carry-on bag to use ahead of time. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024 Construction: Nappa leather, rubberwood, memory foam insole | Size Range: 4-13 | Colors: 8 | Heel Height: 2.5 inches with a 1.25-inch pitch How to Pick the Right Clogs Sizing Like any shoe, proper sizing is important for comfort and the health of your foot. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizing was in 1825

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“Sizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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