sizing

noun

siz·​ing ˈsī-ziŋ How to pronounce sizing (audio)

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Despite millennials’ push for greater diversity on the runway and more inclusive sizing in denim collections, there’s a growing shift back toward campaigns that idealize ultra-thin bodies and pale skin. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025 The pants also come in regular, petite, and tall sizes for a more customized fit (although extended sizing is limited in sale styles). Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025 Embrace adaptive sizing over static allocations. Ben Ofiri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Styles range in sizing from XXXS-XXL with adult styles priced from $150-$278. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizing

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizing was in 1825

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“Sizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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