unisize

[ yoo-nuh-sahyz ]

/ ˈyu nəˌsaɪz /

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adjective

made to fit all sizes, types, weights, etc., within the ordinary range: unisize swimming trunks.

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Origin of unisize

First recorded in 1985–90

Families stuff a life-size male doll with memories of the outgoing year and dress him in their clothing.
New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style|Candida Moss|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2013, with a similar-size budget but more detainees, the cost worked out to about $2.7 million per detainee.
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Then make it clear that there will be no bailouts, not that there will be bailouts up to this or that size.
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The report detailed such techniques as "rectal rehydration" and the use of coffin-size confinement boxes.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Dec. 14|PunditFact.com|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As I size up the scene, Jack White now wears the crown … and he wears it well.
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Truth is a torch, but one of enormous size; so that we slink past it in rather a blinking fashion for fear it should burn us.
Pearls of Thought|Maturin M. Ballou
But just wishing never made anyone larger or taller, not even a pig, and Squinty stayed the same size.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
The great park which surrounded it was one of the most celebrated in all England, celebrated alike for its size and its beauty.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
All were of small size, and in good part devoted to spirited political discussion.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
A girl of forty-two weeks showed the same excitement at the sight of a life-size painting of a cat as at that of a real cat.
Children's Ways|James Sully