Sized: meaning, definitions and examples
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sized
[ saɪzd ]
measurement description
Sized refers to the specific dimensions or proportions of an object. It is often used to denote how big or small something is in relation to a standard measurement.
Synonyms
dimensioned, measured, scaled.
Examples of usage
- The shirt is sized for a perfect fit.
- We need to choose the properly sized containers for storage.
- She wore a sized dress that enhanced her figure.
Translations
Translations of the word "sized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tamanho
🇮🇳 आकार दिया गया
🇩🇪 größentechnisch
🇮🇩 berukuran
🇺🇦 розмірений
🇵🇱 wielkość
🇯🇵 サイズ
🇫🇷 taille
🇪🇸 tamaño
🇹🇷 boyutlandırılmış
🇰🇷 크기
🇸🇦 مقاس
🇨🇿 velikost
🇸🇰 veľkosť
🇨🇳 大小
🇸🇮 velikost
🇮🇸 stærð
🇰🇿 өлшем
🇬🇪 ზომა
🇦🇿 ölçü
🇲🇽 tamaño
Etymology
The word 'sized' originates from the Middle English term 'size', which in turn comes from Old French 'sise', meaning 'a measure' or 'a setting'. The French word is derived from the Latin word 'sessus', which means 'to sit', reflecting the idea of something resting in a particular size or position. The usage of 'sized' has evolved to refer to the specifications or dimensions of objects in various contexts, including clothing, packaging, and more. By the late 19th century, 'sized' became a common descriptor in English to indicate appropriate dimensions or fitting, further embedding itself into contemporary language.