size

A1
Pronunciation
/saɪz/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

(obsolete outside dialectal) An assize.

2 Definition

A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

3 Definition

A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.
5 Definition

A regulation, piece of ordinance.

6 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I don't think we have the red one in your size.
7 Definition

A number of edges in a graph.

8 Definition

Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

9 Definition

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

10 Definition

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

11 Definition

Wallpaper paste.

12 Definition

The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

13 Definition

Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To classify or arrange by size.

3 Definition

To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

4 Definition

To take a greater size; to increase in size.

5 Definition

(Cambridge University) To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.

6 Definition

To swell; to increase the bulk of.

7 Definition

To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.