sizing

[sahy-zing]

noun

1. the act or process of applying size or preparing with size.

2. size, as for glazing paper or strengthening fabric.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sizing¹

First recorded in 1625–35; size ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Vest and Stone are standing next to the sheep pen, sizing up the animals.

From Los Angeles Times

“I remember him coming up to me after, kind of sizing me up and down, like, ‘Why’d you call that?’

From Los Angeles Times

"I think where I went wrong on the actual day was I chose the font, the sizing and with the guy not knowing Welsh, it's not his fault," he said.

From BBC

"Most of the time I have to order two sizes and then I'll return the one that doesn't fit - and Asos sizing, especially its own brands, is very unpredictable."

From BBC

Be super careful here with sizing: you want the steam of the boiling water to warm the bottom of the bowl, but you don't want the bottom of the bowl to actually touch the water.

From Salon

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