sizing

noun

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

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Awkward Coffee Tables Coffee tables are meant to be practical, so poor sizing or positioning is felt immediately. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026 In a deep plane breast consultation, there’s also no need for traditional intra-operative sizing, sitting the patient up, or even extensive adjustments. Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 Best plus-size spring wedding guest dresses Most multi-label department stores offer inclusive sizing, as do fashion girl go-tos like Ganni. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026 Cookie sheets also don’t follow the same sizing conventions as baking sheets. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 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 21 Jan. 2026.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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