size

size

size¹ [sīz]

n.

[ME < OFr sise, aphetic for assise: see ASSIZE]

1. that quality of a thing which determines how much space it occupies; dimensions or magnitude of a thing

2. any of a series of graded classifications of measure into which merchandise is divided [jumbo-size peanuts, size nine shoes]

3.

a) extent, magnitude, amount, etc. [an undertaking of great size]

b) relatively large amount, dimensions, etc.

4. character of a person with regard to ability to meet requirements

5. Informal actual condition; true state of affairs [that's the size of it]

6. Obs. standard ration or allowance, as of food

vt.

sized, sizing

1. to make of a certain size

2. to arrange or grade according to size

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of a size

of one or the same size

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☆ size up Informal

1. to make an estimate or judgment of

2. to meet requirements or specifications

sizer

n.

size² [sīz]

n.

[ME syse, prob. < MFr sise, a setting: see SIZE¹]

any thin, pasty or gluey substance used as a glaze or filler on porous materials, as on plaster, paper, or cloth

vt.

sized, sizing

to apply size to; fill, stiffen, or glaze with size