sized
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8.2
- adjective
- /saɪzd/
- Specialized
- Each pig's back was marked with a grid of 22 equally sized squares, 11 on each side of the dorsal midline (Figure 1).
- medium-sized
- life-sized
Examples
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The canvas was expertly sized to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
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If properly sized, however, it should provide excellent secondary treatment.
Academic text (1998) -
Many of these could also become small or medium-sized firms in their own right and serve a variety of customers.
Academic text (1991) -
The third group would be made up of all small- and medium-sized firms.
Academic text (1991) -
Try an agent or two at one of the big firms, a couple at medium-sized agencies, and a couple who are out on their own.
Academic text (2011) -
Make sure the photo is high quality and sized correctly (111px x 74px).
Blog text (14) -
He applied a sized coating to the wooden table to protect it from water damage.
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Before painting the walls, the contractor sized the surface to improve paint adherence.
Antonyms
Compounds
How Sized
- Specialized
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8.2
- Specialized
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9.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word sized in this sense comes from an older use of size meaning a 'coating' or 'glue' used on paper and cloth, so to be 'sized' is to be 'treated' or 'sealed' with that material.