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sizer

6.8

A machine that sorts items by size, for example fruit or vegetables

noun
/ˈsaɪzər/

Specialized

: clasificador de tamaños

The factory uses a sizer to separate apples into different categories before packaging.

Examples

After harvesting, the carrots are passed through a sizer to ensure uniformity for sale.
A new automatic sizer increased the efficiency of the potato processing line.
The sizer is essential for efficient packaging.
We need to calibrate the sizer before use.
The factory uses a sizer to separate apples into different categories before packaging.
After harvesting, the carrots are passed through a sizer to ensure uniformity for sale.
A new automatic sizer increased the efficiency of the potato processing line.

How Precise

sieve

18 2.4

classifier

Specialized

1 7.1

sizer

Specialized

6.8

sorter

1 3.4

screen

334 2.3

Surface Forms

sizer singular

sizers plural

Morphology

sizer = size (transparent) = size + er

Direct agent/instrument derivation from 'to size' meaning 'to sort or grade by size', a straightforward formation for learners.

Etymology

Sizer comes from size meaning 'measure' and the ending -er meaning 'that which'. So a sizer is a device that sorts or grades things by their size, for example separating apples or potatoes into different groups.