Size
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /saɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Size is a noun meaning The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
Meaning
The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
More Meanings
- A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
- (graph theory) The number of edges in a graph.
- (figurative, dated) Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.
- An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls
- (US) Ellipsis of chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).
- (obsolete outside dialects) An assize.
- (obsolete) A regulation, piece of ordinance.
Example Sentences
men of a less size and quality**
the middle or lower size of people
I don't think we have the red one in your size.
What size are you? I mean, what size shoes do you take?
Word Forms
- sizes
- sizing
- sized
Synonyms for size
Depending on context, synonyms include bulk, largeness, magnitude, scale, sized, sizing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endowment, staffing, turnover, membership, headcount, workforce.
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