size

• Substantiv, das die physische Größe oder Ausmaße eines Objekts bezeichnet sowie ein standardisiertes Maß, das zur Kategorisierung von Gegenständen wie Kleidung dient.

A noun referring to the physical magnitude or dimensions of an object, or a standard measurement used for categorizing items such as clothing.

1. Physical dimensionsA1formal

   The measurements of how big or small something is, such as length, width, or height.

   Größe

   • What size shoes do you wear?
   • The room is a large size.
   • Choose the right size for your computer screen.

   Synonymebulkextentmagnitudevolume

2. Clothing or product measurementA1formal

   A standard measurement used to classify clothing, shoes, or other products.

   Größe

   • She wears a size 8 dress.
   • What size shoes do you take?
   • The store carries sizes from small to extra large.

   Synonymedimensionfitmeasuremeasurementnumber

3. Glutinous materialC1formal

   A sticky substance applied to surfaces to fill pores or stiffen fabrics, such as in papermaking or textile finishing.

   Schlichte

   • The paper was treated with size to make it less absorbent.
   • In textile production, size is used to strengthen the yarn.
   • The artist applied size to the canvas before painting.

   Synonymedressingsizing

4. Actual state of affairsB2informal

   The true or real condition of a situation.

   wahrer Sachverhalt

   • That's about the size of it; we have no other options.
   • Let me tell you the size of the problem we're facing.
   • He explained the size of the challenge ahead.

   Synonymerealitysituationtruth

5. Large magnitudeB1informal

   A considerable or impressive magnitude.

   Größe

   • The size of the donation was remarkable.
   • We were amazed by the size of the building.
   • The size of the task seemed daunting.

   Synonymebulkextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemassscalevolume

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Größe, den Umfang oder die Abmessungen von etwas zu bestimmen oder einzuschätzen.

A verb used to determine or estimate the size, extent, or dimensions of something.

1. Assess or evaluateB2informal

   To estimate or judge the size, extent, or importance of something.

   Einschätzen

   • She sized up the situation before making a decision.
   • He sized her up as a potential business partner.
   • The coach sized up the new players during practice.

   Synonymeappraiseassessestimateevaluategaugejudgemeasuresize up

2. Adjust to fitB2formal

   To cut or shape something to the correct size.

   Auf die richtige Größe anpassen

   • The tailor sized the suit to fit perfectly.
   • They sized the boards to match the door frame.
   • The fabric was sized down for the smaller model.

   Synonymeadaptadjustaltercutfitmodifyshapetrim