tailored — made to fit a particular person, situation, or need
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made to fit a particular person, situation, or need
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪlərd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is perfectly tailored to my terrible taste buds.
- The training program was tailored to meet the company's specific needs.
- He wore a perfectly tailored tuxedo that made him look like a movie star.
tailored
ADJECTIVE[/ˈteɪlərd/]
made to fit a particular person, situation, or need
The tailored program was a perfect fit for her goals.
The tailored program was a perfect fit for her goals. (PERFECT FIT = TAILORED → specially designed for one person or situation)
With detailed plans, tailored perfection prevailed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'tailleur', meaning 'cutter', which comes from the verb 'tailler' (to cut). The term originally referred to a craftsperson who cuts and fits garments to a customer's body measurements, and later extended metaphorically to mean 'customized' or 'made to fit specific requirements'.
Breakdown
tailor (a person who cuts and fits garments) + -ed (past participle suffix), forming an adjective meaning 'made to measure' or 'customized to fit'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is perfectly tailored to my terrible taste buds.”
“The training program was tailored to meet the company's specific needs.”
“He wore a perfectly tailored tuxedo that made him look like a movie star.”
“Netflix's algorithm shows tailored recommendations that somehow know I love cheesy romantic comedies.”
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