sized

sized
Ⅰ.
size [1] ► NOUN 1) the overall dimensions or extent of something. 2) each of the classes into which articles are divided according to how large they are.
► VERB 1) alter or sort in terms of size or according to size. 2) (size up) make an assessment of.
● that's the size of it — Cf. ↑that's the size of it
● to size — Cf. ↑to size
DERIVATIVES sized adjective.
ORIGIN Old French assise 'ordinance' , or a shortening of ASSIZE(Cf. ↑assize).
Ⅱ.
size [2] ► NOUN ▪ a gelatinous solution used in glazing paper, stiffening textiles, and preparing plastered walls for decoration.
► VERB ▪ treat with size.
ORIGIN perhaps the same word as SIZE(Cf. ↑sized).

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