Size
noun
How big or small something is.
What size shoe do you wear?
Often appears as...
- shirt size
- shoe size
verb
To make a judgment about or measure the size of something.
She sized up the competition before the race.
Often appears as...
- size up
- size down
verb
To sort or arrange by size.
She sized the documents before filing them.
Often appears as...
- size sort
- size order
noun
Size in clothing or other products that you can buy.
They don't have my size in this dress.
Often appears as...
- out of size
- in size
noun
A substance that you put on a surface before painting it to stop the paint from soaking in.
Apply a coat of size before you start painting.
Often appears as...
- hot size
- cold size
Usage tips
Technical
noun
How big or small something is.
What size shoe do you wear?
Often appears as...
- shirt size
- shoe size
verb
To make a judgment about or measure the size of something.
She sized up the competition before the race.
Often appears as...
- size up
- size down
verb
To sort or arrange by size.
She sized the documents before filing them.
Often appears as...
- size sort
- size order
noun
Size in clothing or other products that you can buy.
They don't have my size in this dress.
Often appears as...
- out of size
- in size
noun
A substance that you put on a surface before painting it to stop the paint from soaking in.
Apply a coat of size before you start painting.
Often appears as...
- hot size
- cold size
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifiable Attribute
Size refers to a quantifiable attribute, which means you can measure it in units like inches or meters.
The size of the table is 2 meters by 1 meter.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Term
'Size' can be relative; something considered large in one context might be seen as small in another.
A mouse is small compared to a cat, but it's large compared to an ant.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptions & Comparisons
Size can be used for description or comparison beyond physical dimensions, like significance or amount.
The size of her contribution to the project was immense.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifiable Attribute
Size refers to a quantifiable attribute, which means you can measure it in units like inches or meters.
The size of the table is 2 meters by 1 meter.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Term
'Size' can be relative; something considered large in one context might be seen as small in another.
A mouse is small compared to a cat, but it's large compared to an ant.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptions & Comparisons
Size can be used for description or comparison beyond physical dimensions, like significance or amount.
The size of her contribution to the project was immense.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifiable Attribute
Size refers to a quantifiable attribute, which means you can measure it in units like inches or meters.
The size of the table is 2 meters by 1 meter.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Term
'Size' can be relative; something considered large in one context might be seen as small in another.
A mouse is small compared to a cat, but it's large compared to an ant.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptions & Comparisons
Size can be used for description or comparison beyond physical dimensions, like significance or amount.
The size of her contribution to the project was immense.
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the size of the room, the curvature of the audience around the stage, it's the height of the room. Like I say, it's all that kind of three-dimensional surface geometry all around me. Well, Daniel, you have done a spectacular job of helping us all see the world in a different way.
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
also emphasizes the worldliness of the merchant class, and the pearl itself, a symbol of wealth, is actually an exaggeration. Vermeer couldn't have afforded a real pearl of its size. It was likely just a glass or tin drop varnished to look like a pearl.
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How stress affects your...
and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress and increase the size of the hippocampus, thereby improving your memory. So don't feel defeated by the pressures of daily life.
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If superpowers were...
So, are you sure you want to live forever? Now, which superpower physics lesson will you explore next? Shifting body size and content, super speed, flight, super strength,
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10 TOP Natural History...
quite a size even for a giant petrol the chick towers to full height protecting those behind his defiance buys time
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Spider With Three Super...
This raises a few problems. Her lunch is three times her size packed with venom and surrounded by a sticky trap.
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Parenthood Is Tough For...
this miniature world has it's very own miniature squirrel sized monkey a golden
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Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
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Daniel Kish: How I use...
the size of the room, the curvature of the audience around the stage, it's the height of the room. Like I say, it's all that kind of three-dimensional surface geometry all around me. Well, Daniel, you have done a spectacular job of helping us all see the world in a different way.
Video examples
Upgrading management...
all one size fits all policies processes and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
also emphasizes the worldliness of the merchant class, and the pearl itself, a symbol of wealth, is actually an exaggeration. Vermeer couldn't have afforded a real pearl of its size. It was likely just a glass or tin drop varnished to look like a pearl.
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
no matter their shape or size all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core the core which can burn as hot as the surface of the sun transfers its heat to the surrounding rocky mantle
Video examples
How stress affects your...
and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress and increase the size of the hippocampus, thereby improving your memory. So don't feel defeated by the pressures of daily life.
Video examples
If superpowers were...
So, are you sure you want to live forever? Now, which superpower physics lesson will you explore next? Shifting body size and content, super speed, flight, super strength,
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
quite a size even for a giant petrol the chick towers to full height protecting those behind his defiance buys time
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Spider With Three Super...
This raises a few problems. Her lunch is three times her size packed with venom and surrounded by a sticky trap.
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Parenthood Is Tough For...
this miniature world has it's very own miniature squirrel sized monkey a golden
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Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Emma Willis
English Celebrity
I tell my children they're beautiful, but that's more about their character as the way they look. We never talk about size or what's 'normal,' as everyone is unique. And I definitely don't mention things that might worry me about my own body in front of them.
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Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
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Gena Lee Nolin
American Actress
The show was that we were sexy lifeguards. Clearly, the suits were probably five sizes too small and all of that, but it was just part of what it was, and that's why it was so popular.
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Zac Posen
American Designer
Since the beginning of my career, I have publicly dressed and represented women of all sizes, of all colors. And that's a big part of who I am and what I want to give to the world.
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Jessica Simpson
American Musician
There's tons of little tricks that that go into making the perfect shoe, but I think color, comfort is really important and different sizes of heels.
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Holly Branson
Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes but, more importantly, make way for us to make good decisions that have a roll-on effect for others.
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Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
We really shouldn't be putting a label on size. Fashion is for all, and I think confidence and happiness is more important than dress labels.
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Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I've been all sorts of different shapes and sizes at different times in my life.
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Steve Buscemi
American Actor
I like character-driven stuff. It doesn't matter, the size of the part.
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Yusaku Maezawa
Japanese Businessman
Anyone in the world can relate to worries about clothing size.
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Emma Willis
English Celebrity
I tell my children they're beautiful, but that's more about their character as the way they look. We never talk about size or what's 'normal,' as everyone is unique. And I definitely don't mention things that might worry me about my own body in front of them.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
Quote examples
Gena Lee Nolin
American Actress
The show was that we were sexy lifeguards. Clearly, the suits were probably five sizes too small and all of that, but it was just part of what it was, and that's why it was so popular.
Quote examples
Zac Posen
American Designer
Since the beginning of my career, I have publicly dressed and represented women of all sizes, of all colors. And that's a big part of who I am and what I want to give to the world.
Quote examples
Jessica Simpson
American Musician
There's tons of little tricks that that go into making the perfect shoe, but I think color, comfort is really important and different sizes of heels.
Quote examples
Holly Branson
Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes but, more importantly, make way for us to make good decisions that have a roll-on effect for others.
Quote examples
Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
We really shouldn't be putting a label on size. Fashion is for all, and I think confidence and happiness is more important than dress labels.
Quote examples
Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I've been all sorts of different shapes and sizes at different times in my life.
Quote examples
Steve Buscemi
American Actor
I like character-driven stuff. It doesn't matter, the size of the part.
Quote examples
Yusaku Maezawa
Japanese Businessman
Anyone in the world can relate to worries about clothing size.
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