sizing

noun

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

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Like many big tech companies, Meta eliminated tens of thousands of jobs in 2022 and 2023, reductions that were largely attributed to right-sizing after Covid-era spikes in usage and hiring. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 This pricing keeps position sizing effortless. Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 Finding a confidence-boosting swimsuit can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Amazon shoppers love this style for its modest coverage and inclusive sizing. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Granted, there is altogether too much sizing up of others’ appearances, and not all of it is positive and disinterested. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizing

Word History

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 25 Apr. 2026.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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