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noun (1)

ˈsīz How to pronounce size (audio)
Definition of sizenext
as in dimension
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible

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noun (2)

ˈsīz How to pronounce size (audio)
as in glue
a substance used to stick things together coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall

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Recent Examples of size
Noun
Until recently, Khloé’s biggest business success was Good American, a fashion brand helmed by Emma Grede that found its consumer base by making all its clothes in a wide size range, with no exceptions. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Bottega’s jet-setting Campana is the perfect mid-size bag to carry all the essentials like a makeup bag, small sweater, and kindle. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 The financial terms of the agreement, which sees Mari acquiring the theater owner from private equity firm Providence Equity were not disclosed, but the deal size has been pegged at $6 billion. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 Both are about the same size and can fit a small iPad or tablet inside. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for size
  1. dimension
  2. glue
  3. measurement
  4. adhesive
  5. extent
  6. proportion
  7. magnitude
Noun
  • Part of that will depend on whether Black, whom the new staff thinks has the physical dimensions to be a high-level nose tackle, ends up playing well over the center, which would allow the Steelers at times to shift Benton over.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There is a framework being developed in parallel to recognize the global greater-good dimension.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dimension
Noun
  • Initially introduced in 2018, these are thin layers of molecules that act like molecular glue.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These tags look like an antenna sticking out of a small rectangular box, and staff used eyelash glue to stick them to the back of the butterflies.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of glue
Noun
  • The Quality Gap Arcade Is Pointing At The rationale Arcade gives rests on its own measurement.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The combination create a larger pool of premium digital out-of-home national, local and programmatic inventory across cinema, office and residential buildings and will enhance NCM’s data, targeting and measurement capabilities.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of measurement
Noun
  • This is different from regular tape in that the adhesive is formulated to be kinder to sensitive skin.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Like warm water, heat from a blowdryer releases the sticker’s adhesive for an easy way to remove it from the glass surface.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of adhesive
Noun
  • The new study highlights that cardiac neurons are similarly heterogenous and that the extent of their functions has yet to be uncovered.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To the extent that jobs leave the state, the state would lose personal income tax from those employees, but Paramount would likely have to retain a substantial workforce in the state to continue to do business in the film and TV industry.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • Rooms No two suites are alike, their proportions and personalities dictated by the quirks of the original buildings, but all claim equally lovely views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Occasionally, a near-identical decision draws public anger, employee resentment, or regulatory attention far out of proportion to the deal.
    — ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • But pulling off a show of this magnitude is no easy feat, especially when all of the parts are moving quickly.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Today, in many of the world’s wealthiest enclaves, transactions of that magnitude are simply the starting point.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnitude

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