sized

[sahyzd]

adjective

1. having size as specified (often used in combination).

   middle-sized.

sized

/ saɪzd /

adjective

1. of a specified size

   medium-sized

Other Word Forms

• supersized adjective
• unsized adjective
• well-sized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sized¹

First recorded in 1575–85; size ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

High street footwear company Schuh sells single shoes for half the price of a pair, while shoe chain Office also allows you to buy odd sized pairs of shoes through their outlet site.

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Among suppliers, many of whom are small and medium sized businesses, there is growing concern.

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But experts say the most serious damage is being done to its network of suppliers, many of whom are small and medium sized businesses.

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Scotland has historically had much higher rates of imprisonment than similar sized countries across Europe.

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Any NFL game is a major event and the US is full of appropriately sized stadiums to suit.

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