tailored

[tey-lerd]

adjective

1. (of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines.

2. having simple, straight lines and a neat appearance.

   tailored slipcovers.

Other Word Forms

• semitailored adjective
• untailored adjective
• well-tailored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tailored¹

First recorded in 1855–60; tailor ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer welcomed the fighters to the ring at 05:30 local time - minutes before sunrise in Riyadh - with the schedule tailored for a Mexican and American television audience.

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The Times spoke to several therapists, social workers, researchers and organizations serving Thai and Asian Americans to examine how treatment and recovery can be tailored toward their needs.

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"Protecting them will take more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Each needs a tailored plan that reflects their unique needs and the specific threats they face."

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One of its tools is an app that farmers can use to monitor the health of their soil and gives them tailored recommendations on how to best manage it.

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There isn’t much research on whether the Stanley-Brown is less effective for autistic people, but researchers and advocates say it stands to reason that some tailored adjustments to the standard template could be helpful.

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