sizing

noun

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

Examples of sizing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Available in nine colors (including Seashell Blue, the shade Kendall Jenner was seen in), reviewers report that the buttery-soft texture is a dream and that the sizing is spot-on. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 Folks with extra wide feet might want to consider men’s sizing. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024 Yes, figuring out the sizing of an air purifier in the US is confusing due to American measurement systems—Nate Bargatze explains it well in this skit from Saturday Night Live. Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 29 July 2024 The material proved durable even on the rainiest walks, and the silhouette sizing was spot on and seemed comfortable on our tester’s pet. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sizing 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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