made-to-measure

[meyd-tuh-mezh-er]

adjective

1. (of a garment, shoes, etc.) made in accordance with a specific individual's measurements.

Word History and Origins

Origin of made-to-measure¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Idioms and Phrases

Also, tailor-made. Fashioned to fit a particular need or purpose, very suitable. For example, Jane finds her new position is made to measure for her, or This bridge club is tailor-made for Max. Originally referring to clothes made to fit a particular person very precisely, these terms have been used figuratively since the mid-1900s. Also see made to order.

Related Words

• custom-made 
• suitable 
• suited