sized

adjective

ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size or bulk
usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

Examples of sized in a Sentence

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The 70-piece set is specially sized for small hands and includes four minifigures, a red convertible, and assorted accessories. Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 In addition to the passport section (which was ideally sized for easy access), the holder offers three card slots and a large slip pocket for cash or travel documents. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 Instead of housing a second bed, the alcove is there to add storage space, and is sized to hold the individual bed panels and mattress segments – thus keeping the pickup bed free and clear to store other gear, up to and including bicycles or dirt bikes. New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024 Each person was fitted with an upper-arm blood pressure cuff selected and sized based on their upper-arm size. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sized 

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sized was in 1582

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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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sized

adjective
ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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