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

Arcade operators have taken this enthusiasm to heart, tailoring their prize selections to the demographics of their neighbourhood and organising events around certain characters.

From Barron's

They identified the pain points of parents and focus on addressing those needs — offering door-to-door transportation, tailoring support services to specific family concerns and keeping costs down by sharing resources.

From Los Angeles Times

She adds: "The amount of time I've spent putting effort into tailoring an application, to hear nothing back, it knocks you down."

From BBC

Target’s McCarthy said the company is looking to address those challenges by tailoring its fulfillment strategy to the individual markets it serves.

From The Wall Street Journal

That reset will include refining womenswear product assortment and a shift to more contemporary tailoring in its Hugo brand, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal