sizing

noun

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

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Rincon said the idea behind the tool is to help consumers visualize how an item might look on their body; however, Google does not currently recommend specific sizing based on the image a consumer provides. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025 While the innovation is clear, the sizing still felt slightly off for me, even with all clips on the tightest hook and the elastic band pulled as snug as possible. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 Worth noting: Contains underwire; sizing is by bust, not waist or hips Finding a one-piece with real support and shaping—especially in true cup sizes—is a game changer, and Boden delivers exactly that. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025 Smartwool’s classic thermal Merino base layer bottoms were one of the unsung heroes of my Antarctic expedition (and also come in men’s sizing). Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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