tailoring

American  

[tey-ler-ing] / ˈteɪ lər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the business or work of a tailor.

2. the skill or craftsmanship of a tailor.

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Etymology

Origin of tailoring

First recorded in 1655–65; tailor ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery," reads a sign outside Alavi's small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work.

From Barron's

With this, she said tailoring regulation and supervision is one way the Fed can ensure the banking system endures as a lasting source of economic strength.

From The Wall Street Journal

By carefully tailoring the language, the department could also ensure that illiquid crypto markets below a certain trading threshold still require an appraisal.

From The Wall Street Journal

There in her case was the tailoring department of the clothing store my family owned, where Olka had recently started working as a seamstress.

From Literature

It was not all sensible shapes and tasteful tailoring.

From Barron's