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English

sizing

verb

Meaning

  1. To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.
  2. To classify or arrange by size.
  3. To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.
  4. To take a greater size; to increase in size.
  5. (Cambridge University) To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.
  6. To swell; to increase the bulk of.
  7. To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.
  8. A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
  9. Paste
  10. (Cambridge University) food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student
  11. A weak glue used in various trades; size.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data