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Tailored: meaning, definitions and examples

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tailored

 

[ ˈteɪlərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Made or changed to fit a particular person or purpose, especially with clothes.

Synonyms

bespoke, customized, made-to-measure

Examples of usage

  • Tailored suits are more expensive but fit much better.
  • She wore a beautifully tailored dress to the event.
Context #2 | Verb

adjustment

To make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person.

Synonyms

adjust, customize, modify

Examples of usage

  • The training program can be tailored to meet individual needs.
  • The therapist tailored the treatment plan to suit the patient's preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "tailored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sob medida

🇮🇳 अनुकूलित

🇩🇪 maßgeschneidert

🇮🇩 disesuaikan

🇺🇦 виготовлений на замовлення

🇵🇱 dopasowany

🇯🇵 オーダーメイドの

🇫🇷 sur mesure

🇪🇸 hecho a medida

🇹🇷 özel yapım

🇰🇷 맞춤형

🇸🇦 مخصص

🇨🇿 na míru

🇸🇰 na mieru

🇨🇳 定制的

🇸🇮 po meri

🇮🇸 sérsmíðað

🇰🇿 тапсырыспен жасалған

🇬🇪 შეკვეთით დამზადებული

🇦🇿 sifarişlə hazırlanmış

🇲🇽 hecho a medida

Etymology

The word 'tailored' originates from the Middle English word 'tailour', which means a person who makes clothes. The term evolved over time to describe clothing that is specifically designed or adjusted to fit a particular person or purpose. Tailoring has been an essential part of the fashion industry for centuries, ensuring that garments are well-fitted and personalized for individuals.

See also: tail, tailcoat, tailor, tails.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,625, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.