Size: meaning, definitions and examples

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size

 

[ saษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

The overall dimensions or extent of something, especially in terms of length, width, or height.

Synonyms

dimensions, extent, measurements

Examples of usage

  • Make sure you know your size before ordering clothes online.
  • What size shoe do you wear?
Context #2 | Noun

portion

A particular portion or quantity of something.

Synonyms

amount, portion, quantity

Examples of usage

  • Can I have a small size of fries?
  • Would you like a large size drink?
Context #3 | Verb

modify

To alter or adjust the dimensions or proportions of something.

Synonyms

adjust, fit, modify

Examples of usage

  • You may need to size the image to fit the frame.
  • I need to size this dress before the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "size" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tamanho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GrรถรŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ukuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tamaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velikost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤพkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐบๅฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ velikost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฆrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tamaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'size' originates from the Old French word 'siz', which means 'an allotted portion, a fixed measure'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, 'size' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to dimensions, extent, and portion. Today, it is commonly used in the context of clothing, measurements, and modifications.

See also: oversized, resize, sizeable.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #428, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.