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Meaning & Definition of Tailoring in English

English

Tailoring

Pronunciation:

/ˈteɪlərɪŋ/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

tailorings

Meaning and Definition of Tailoring

1. Primary Definition

The craft of making or altering clothing to fit individual customers.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The activity or skill of making clothes.

    Example Sentence: She took up tailoring in order to create custom outfits for her clients.

  • Definition: The process of adapting something to suit a particular purpose.

    Example Sentence: The tailoring of the software to meet the company's needs was crucial for its success.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

sewing | alteration | customization | dressmaking | designing

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • tailoring to needs: Adapting something specifically to fit individual requirements.
  • tailoring an argument: Adjusting one's reasoning to fit a particular situation.

Translations

  • Spanish: sastrería
  • French: couture
  • German: Maßschneiderung
  • Russian: пошив

Related Words

  • 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.

Slang Meanings of tailoring

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

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

  • Meaning: To customize or modify something significantly.

    Example Sentence: She tailored her resume to match the job description perfectly.