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sizing

American  
[sahy-zing] / ˈsaɪ zɪŋ /

noun

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

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

Etymology

Origin of sizing

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

Example Sentences

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The board spent months sizing up strengths and weaknesses of external and internal candidates.

From Los Angeles Times

“Based on the learnings, we have updated our product education information to incorporate new guidance on fit, sizing, and features to better support guest purchase decisions,” a Lululemon spokesperson said in a statement.

From MarketWatch

It restored the Get Low collection to its website Wednesday evening after adding more guidance on sizing and how to use the garments on its website.

From The Wall Street Journal

I could tell she was sizing me up.

From Literature

Everyone looked at him like they were sizing him up, like they were hoping to take a bite.

From Literature

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