ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
  2. (graph theory) The number of edges in a graph.
  3. (figurative, dated) Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.
  4. An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls
  5. (US) Ellipsis of chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).
  6. (obsolete outside dialects) An assize.
  7. (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

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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