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sizing

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[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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But clothing is a hard-no - sizing is too complicated.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“The sizing up of this fund is a reflection of this massive technology shift with AI,” said David George, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, who leads the firm’s growth investing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He recommends investor focus on whether companies are sizing their workforces and supply chains for the passage of the full request.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“When prices are down, conversations tend to be more rational and sizing decisions more disciplined” as opposed to impulsive, FOMO-crazed performance chasing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The Louvre hired a firm that specialized in glazing, the art of glass fitting and sizing, but even these skilled workmen had to redo the job multiple times before the curators were satisfied.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day