size

Signification

Noun

1. The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
2. A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
3. A number of edges in a graph.
4. Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.
5. An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls
6. Short for chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).
7. (obsolete) An assize.
8. (obsolete) A regulation, piece of ordinance.
9. (obsolete) A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.
10. (obsolete) A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

Verb

1. To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.
2. To classify or arrange by size.
3. To classify or arrange by size.
4. (colloquial) To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.
5. To take a greater size; to increase in size.
6. (obsolete) To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.
7. (obsolete) To swell; to increase the bulk of.

Verb

To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/saɪz/

Étymologie

Attested since the 14th century, originally meant a “law or regulation that determines the amount to be paid”, from Middle English syse, sise (“regulation, control, limit”), from Old French cise, sise, aphetism of assise (“assize”), from the verb asseoir (“to sit down”), from Latin assidēre, composed of ad- (“to, towards, at”) + sedeō (“sit; settle down”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *sed-. Displaced native Old English miċelnes (literally “bigness”).

Phrases

In terms of size it is the ninth largest region of the Czech Republic .

En termes de taille, c'est la neuvième plus grande région de la République tchèque.

Houma is also rated as a medium size city .

Houma est également évaluée comme une ville de taille moyenne.