sizing Definition

size¹
noun

1. Length, breadth, height or volume, or a combination of these; the dimensions of something.

Thesaurus: dimension, measurement, area, extent, amplitude, scope, breadth, mass, bulk.
2. Largeness; magnitude.

Example: We were amazed at its size
3. Any of a range of graded measurements into which especially garments and shoes are divided

Example: She takes a size 12
Example: What is your shoe size?

verb sized, sizing

1. To measure something in order to determine size.
2. To sort or arrange something according to size.

Derivative: sized
adj

Note: usually in compounds
Having a particular size.
Example: medium-sized

Derivative: sizer

A measurer or gauge.

slang
Something of great or considerable size.

Idiom: of a size

Being of the same size.

Idiom: the size of it

colloq
An assessment of the present situation or state of affairs.

Etymology: 13c: from French sise, a variant of assise assize.

Phrasal Verb: size someone or something up

To take a mental measurement of them or it.To mentally judge their or its nature, quality or worth.

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size²
noun

1. A weak kind of glue used to stiffen paper and fabric, and to prepare walls for plastering and wallpapering.

verb

sized, sizing
1. To cover or treat with size.

Etymology: 15c.