Size

/saɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The magnitude or dimensions of something.
She ordered a shirt in large size.
A particular magnitude, number, or extent, often used in terms of clothing or other products.
What size do you take in shoes?
The relative physical extent of an object.
The size of the new library is impressive.
verb
To determine or fix the size of something.
We need to size the room before buying furniture.
To make something a particular size.
He sized the canvas to fit the frame.

Etymology

Middle English 'size,' from Old French 'sise' (from 'sise' meaning 'condition, position, or size')

Common Phrases and Expressions

take size
to measure or determine the appropriate dimensions or scale.
size up
to assess the nature or quality of something.
size matters
the idea that magnitude can influence impact or effectiveness.

Related Words

large
of significant size or extent
small
of limited size or extent
scale
a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference

Slang Meanings

big or large amount
That party was size!
impressive scale or magnitude
Did you see that car? It's size!