SIZE

size

Noun

  1. 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.
  5. A regulation, piece of ordinance.
  6. A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
  7. A number of edges in a graph.
  8. Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.
  9. An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls.

Noun (etymology 2)

  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 adjust the size of; to make a certain size.
  2. To classify or arrange by size.
    1. To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature.
    2. To sift (pieces of ore or metal) in order to separate the finer from the coarser parts.
  3. To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.
  4. To take a greater size; to increase in size.
  5. To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.
  6. To swell; to increase the bulk of.

Verb (etymology 2)

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


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