sized

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire la taille ou les dimensions d'un objet, souvent en combinaison avec un autre mot (par exemple, de taille moyenne, pleine grandeur).

An adjective used to describe the dimensions or magnitude of an object, often in combination with another word (e.g., medium-sized, full-sized).

1. Having a specific sizeA2formal

   Used in combination with a word indicating a particular size or dimension.

   de taille (spécifiée)

   • The store sells medium-sized shirts.
   • They bought a king-sized bed for the master bedroom.
   • The recipe calls for bite-sized pieces of chicken.

   Synonymessize

2. Adjusted to a certain scaleB1formal

   Made or arranged to fit a particular measurement or scale.

   dimensionné / calibré

   • The company offers custom-sized windows for older homes.
   • The architect designed a full-sized model of the building.
   • The furniture is available in various sized options.

   Synonymesadjustedcalibratedfittedmeasuredscaled

• Verbe utilisé pour déterminer ou estimer la taille, le volume ou les dimensions de quelque chose, ou pour évaluer une situation, une personne ou une quantité.

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.

   évaluer (la taille ou l'importance)

   • 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.

   Synonymesappraiseassessestimateevaluategaugejudgemeasuresize up

2. Adjust to fitB2formal

   To cut or shape something to the correct size.

   ajuster à la taille

   • 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.

   Synonymesadaptadjustaltercutfitmodifyshapetrim