sized

adjective

ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size or bulk
usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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All specs get a 12.3 driver instrument display with the S and S+ trims getting a similar sized infotainment touchscreen. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 On the other hand, if your medium is the pencil, look for a set with an assortment of colored and graphite pencils, erasers and differently sized pencil sharpeners. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025 But don’t sleep on a Theta Burger—imagine a generously sized patty topped with hickory sauce, slices of dill pickles, mayonnaise, and a healthy serving of shredded cheddar cheese. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 This dedicated vinyl-flattening machine features two 12-inch sized hot plates that heat and press any precious-but-warped long players back into shape. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sized

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sized was in 1582

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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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sized

adjective
ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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