sizing

noun

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

Examples of sizing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adidas Men’s Stan Smith Sneakers These sneakers are also discounted by 20 percent in men’s sizing. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024 However, note that these gloves have men’s sizing, so women may need to size down. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 The fashion industry has long been criticized for its storied past of exclusive sizing. Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024 Nike’s unisex sizing for NWSL jerseys currently ranges from a small to a 2XL size whereas the women’s sizing is from an X-small to an XL jersey. Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 After his instructional assistant Byron Cowart painstakingly measured the current sculpture to figure out its dimensions and sizing, the group custom made special tools and got to work making the statue come to life. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024 While the retailer once offered more conventional sizing, the majority of their clothing has long been only offered in one relatively small size, about a U.S. extra small or small. Cady Lang, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024 Keep in Mind These gloves only come in men’s sizing, so women may need to size down. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 That support, plus a sizing range from S up to 3x Busty (or 48H in traditional bra sizing), earned this bra the title of best overall pumping bra. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

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