Tailoring

/ˈteɪlərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The activity or occupation of making, altering, or repairing clothing.

Her passion for tailoring led her to open a successful boutique.

The process of adapting something to suit a particular need or context.

The tailoring of the program was essential to meet the specific requirements of the students.

verb

To make or adapt clothing to fit a particular person.

The designer is tailoring the dress to fit the model perfectly.

To modify or adjust something to suit a particular purpose.

They are tailoring their business strategy to better address customer needs.

From the verb 'tailor', which means to make garments, and the suffix '-ing'.

tailoring to needs

Adapting something specifically to fit individual requirements.

tailoring an argument

Adjusting one's reasoning to fit a particular situation.

tailor

A person whose occupation is to make fitted clothes.

seamstress

A woman who sews, especially one who sews clothing as a job.

alteration

The action of making changes to something, especially clothing.

To tailor a plan or idea to someone's expectations.

He had to tailor the presentation to fit the client's style.

To customize or modify something significantly.

She tailored her resume to match the job description perfectly.