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Meaning of size up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

size

Pronunciation:/saɪz/

noun

Definitions

  1. (obsolete outside dialectal) An assize.

  2. A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

  3. A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

  4. The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

    Example: The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.

verb

Definitions

  1. To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

  2. To classify or arrange by size.

  3. To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

  4. To take a greater size; to increase in size.

size

Pronunciation:/saɪz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

  2. Wallpaper paste.

  3. The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

  4. Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

verb

Definitions

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