size — the measurement or extent of something; how big or small something is
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the measurement or extent of something; how big or small something is
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪz/
Example Sentences
- My pizza was the size of a manhole cover!
- The company needs to size up the competition before launching.
- His ego is twice the size of his brain.
size
NOUN[/saɪz/]
the measurement or extent of something; how big or small something is
The same action, different size — one fits easily, the other gets stuck.
The bigger the size, the brighter his eyes shine for the prize!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'assise,' originally referring to judicial ordinances or fixed regulations established by courts. The term evolved to denote standardized measurements and dimensions, as legal standards provided a consistent basis for uniformity.
Breakdown
assise (regulation, ordinance) → size (dimension, magnitude). The semantic shift reflects how formal legal standards became associated with fixed, measurable quantities.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza was the size of a manhole cover!”
“The company needs to size up the competition before launching.”
“His ego is twice the size of his brain.”
“The dress comes in three different sizes.”
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