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sizer

American  
[sahy-zer] / ˈsaɪ zər /

noun

  1. any device for measuring or sorting objects according to size.

  2. a worker who judges or sorts objects according to size.


Etymology

Origin of sizer

First recorded in 1670–80; size 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The dog was found tied to a carry-on-baggage sizer by the JetBlue ticket counter at Terminal 3 at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport earlier this month, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Officers found the golden doodle/mini poodle tied to a baggage sizer at Harry Reid International Airport after being alerted by other travellers.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Dividing each time a cell reaches a target size, known as the sizer strategy, seemed to be the best way to constrain the size of a cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

“It must fit the required dimensions and fit into the sizer in the gate area.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

It does not do smooth work, and is, therefore, used only to remove the bulk of the metal, leaving the sizer to follow.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

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