size

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Noun

1. The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
   • The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there.
   • That size hail can be a killer!
2. A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
   • I don't think we have the red one in your size.
   • What size are you? I mean, what size shoes do you take?
3. The 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. Ellipsis of chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).
7. An assize.
8. A regulation, piece of ordinance.
9. A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.
10. 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. To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature. To sift (pieces of ore or metal) in order to separate the finer from the coarser parts. To separate different proteins by molecular weight.
3. To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature.
4. To sift (pieces of ore or metal) in order to separate the finer from the coarser parts.
5. To separate different proteins by molecular weight.
6. To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.
7. To take a greater size; to increase in size.
8. To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.
9. To swell; to increase the bulk of.

Noun

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

1. To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.
2. To apply a thickening agent (such as cornstarch or gelatin) to warp threads to prevent abrasion or unraveling during weaving.

Noun

1. Alternative form of sice (“number six in dice games”).

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