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ˈsīz

Definition of size

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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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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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

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The case that American leadership in this technology carries a genuine security dimension has never looked stupid to me.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
It should be reframed as a key dimension of retention strategy—and treated as such.

— Ravin Jesuthasan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dimension

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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

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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

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Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The problem is, which this case so well illustrates, that to the extent that the debtor has the ability reacquire the assets then potentially so does a creditor.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of extent

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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

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