tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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With sharp tailoring and rich detailing, the collection blends bold statement pieces with timeless wardrobe staples.
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Essence, 20 June 2025
The brand, whose DNA is rooted in Italian tailoring traditions, is eschewing younger looks, offering a new take on classicism imbued with urban touches.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But Anderson had his reasons: One being that a good piece of clothing, such as tailoring, takes on a protective quality.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Visual tailoring environments can help with organizational agility.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Essence, 20 June 2025
The brand, whose DNA is rooted in Italian tailoring traditions, is eschewing younger looks, offering a new take on classicism imbued with urban touches.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But Anderson had his reasons: One being that a good piece of clothing, such as tailoring, takes on a protective quality.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Visual tailoring environments can help with organizational agility.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailoring
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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