size

UK /saɪz/ US /saɪz/

noun 10verb 6

Definitions

noun

The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.

Ashley: Look at the size of that ship! Kaidan: The Ascension. Flagship of the Citadel fleet. Joker: Well, size isn't everything. Ashley: Why so touchy, Joker? Joker: I'm just saying you need firepower, too.

A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

I don't think we have the red one in your size.

What size are you? I mean, what size shoes do you take?

The number of edges in a graph.

Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

men of a less size and quality**

the middle or lower size of people

An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls

Edward H[enry] Knight (1877), “Size”, in Knight’s American Mechanical Dictionary. […], volumes III (REA–ZYM), New York, N.Y.: Hurd and Houghton […], →OCLC..

verb

To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

a statute […] to size weights, and measures

To classify or arrange by size.

However, SDS-PAGE consistently sized most of the proteins smaller than the ProteoAnalyzer, resulting in a larger percent difference between the two systems.

To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

noun

A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

The beginning of a new episode of work for Bradly was an agitated niggling over six-by-four squares of cardboard coated with size and white lead, prepared by himself to save an experimental waste of canvas.

Wallpaper paste.

The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

Collocations

(noun.) how big or small sth is

ADJ

considerable, enormous

large, massive, substantial, vast

The massive size of the shopping mall impressed visitors from the small town.

diminutive, limited, modest, small

The apartment has a modest size, but it's perfect for a single person.

average, medium, middle, moderate, reasonable, sufficient

overall, total

sheer, very

The very size of the stadium made it impossible to hear the announcer clearly.

appropriate, convenient

manageable, optimum, right

The gym runs small fitness groups because they find that manageable size works best for personal attention.

wrong

comparable, equivalent, similar

standard, uniform

The uniforms come in standard sizes so most employees can find one that fits properly.

minimum

To apply for the job, you need to meet the minimum size requirements for the uniform.

actual, full, life

The museum displays a full-size replica of a dinosaur skeleton that amazes every visitor.

class, family, group, household, market, population, sample

VERB + SIZE

increase

decrease, limit, reduce

They had to decrease the size of their garden when they moved to a smaller house.

double in, grow in, increase in

The company's workforce grew in size after they opened their new office building.

be reduced in, decline in, decrease in, diminish in

differ in, range in, vary in

The apartments in this building vary in size from small studios to three-bedroom units.

grow to, reach

estimate, guess (at)

The builder had to estimate the size of the window before ordering the glass.

overestimate, underestimate

SIZE + VERB

increase

decline, decrease, fall

range from, vary

The size of pizza slices at that restaurant ranges from small to extra large.

PREP

from the ~ of

You could tell from the size of the crowd that the concert was going to be amazing.

in ~

The two pizzas were quite different in size, so we ordered another large one.

in the ~ of

The new apartment was in the size of a small studio, which suited us perfectly.

PHRASES

half, two, three, etc. times the size of sth

The new shopping mall is three times the size of the old one downtown.

shapes and sizes

The shop sells shoes in many different shapes and sizes to fit everyone.

(noun.) one of a number of fixed measurements

ADJ

large, medium, small

My apartment is small in size, but it's perfect for just me.

2-litre, 4-pound, etc.

I bought the 2-litre size because it was cheaper than the smaller bottle.

imperial, metric

The shop sells clothes in both imperial and metric measurements for international customers.

children's, men's, women's

chest, collar, foot

My new shirt fits perfectly because I finally know my collar size.

bra, shoe

QUANT

range, variety

VERB + SIZE

be, take

These shoes take a size larger than my normal shoe size.

find sth in, get sth in

She got the shoes in her size, so she didn't need to order a different pair.

be available in, come in

These shoes are available in small, medium, and large sizes.

SIZE + VERB

fit sb

My new jacket is too big because I ordered the wrong size and it doesn't fit me properly.

PREP

in a/your ~

I need a larger size in my jacket because it doesn't fit anymore.

PHRASES

be a size too big, small, etc.

My new shoes are a size too small, so I need to exchange them.

Size 2, 10, etc.

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Synonyms

noun — any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to

sizing

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

size queen

One who prefers sexual partners with large penises.

Our Size Queen took a second glance—And almost flipped a gasket. This fellow simply was too much: He showed a lovely basket.

size up

To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.

It's a good idea for boxers to size up their opponents before their matches.

is there a smaller size

Indicates that the speaker needs a smaller size (of clothes or shoes).

pick on someone your own size

An admonition of cowardice, usually said to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else, especially where the bullied party is physically smaller or weaker than the bully.

"Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" I say angrily as he tries to push her out of line.

cut down to size

To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.

The war was seen by the Foreign Office as a golden opportunity to undo the UN Partition Resolution and cut Israel down to size'.

Example Bank

The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.

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[The researchers] noticed many of their pieces of [plastic marine] debris sported surface pits around two microns across. Such pits are about the size of a bacterial cell. Closer examination showed th

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a statute […] to size weights, and measures

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However, SDS-PAGE consistently sized most of the proteins smaller than the ProteoAnalyzer, resulting in a larger percent difference between the two systems.

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after 1633 (first published), John Donne, Farewell to Love Our desires give them fashion, and so, / As they wax lesser, fall, as they size, grow.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, size is marked as dated, figuratively, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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