tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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Over four months, each cohort of women enrolled in the project learns skills such as tailoring or hairdressing.
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
It was born out of the desire to blend timeless tailoring with avant-garde design.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The preppy style staple is an unexpected pairing with something as edgy as black leather pants, but the flat front, side slit pockets, and clean wide waistband add smart tailoring to these relaxed travel-friendly bottoms.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
It was born out of the desire to blend timeless tailoring with avant-garde design.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The preppy style staple is an unexpected pairing with something as edgy as black leather pants, but the flat front, side slit pockets, and clean wide waistband add smart tailoring to these relaxed travel-friendly bottoms.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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