What is the meaning of the word "size"?
Definitions:
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(used in combination) sized
adjective
- the economysize package
- the economysize package
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a large magnitude
noun
- We blanched when we saw the size of the bill after only one hour of drinking.
- We blanched when we saw the size of the bill after only one hour of drinking.
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any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
noun
- size gives body to a fabric
- size gives body to a fabric
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make to a size
verb
- bring to a suitable size
- bring to a suitable size
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the actual state of affairs
noun
- that's the size of the situation
- that's the size of the situation
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the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
noun
- a wolf is about the size of a large dog
- a wolf is about the size of a large dog
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the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements, as of clothing
noun
- I wear a size 13 shoe.
- I wear a size 13 shoe.