: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
1
a
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
b
: to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
: to do the work of a tailor
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Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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To create an employee handbook easily, use online templates or platforms like SHRM or Workable, which offer customizable guides tailored to small businesses.
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Noun
The opinion notes that the platform tailors content to a user's tastes.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
An artist should cultivate a cohesive visual identity, strategically tailor content for each social media platform, and ensure a consistent brand message while seeking collaborations with like-minded brands to amplify their reach and resonance.
—Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
To create an employee handbook easily, use online templates or platforms like SHRM or Workable, which offer customizable guides tailored to small businesses.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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tailor
1 of 2 noun
tai·lor
ˈtā-lər 
: a person whose occupation is making or making adjustments in outer garments
tailor
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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