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Size

/saɪz/

Size is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
    “The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.”
  2. A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
    “I don't think we have the red one in your size.”
verb
  1. To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.
  2. To classify or arrange by size.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Origin

From Middle English sise, from Old French cise.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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