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

Costelloe told Reuters the designs were "a celebration of tailoring" and that he wanted to "make women look incredible".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Some organizations have tried tailoring proposals to fit Washington’s regional priorities, including countering Iran and Al Qaeda, or by excluding terms that under the Trump administration have in effect become verboten.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

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 • Feb. 5, 2026

A large new study suggests that tailoring breast cancer screening to a woman's individual risk may be safer and more effective than relying on routine annual mammograms for everyone.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

After three years of him believing in me, pushing me, tailoring my workouts, I’d become the fastest 400-meter sprinter in the league.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen