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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Since then, until now, the offer has been free tailoring for a year, with a date-stamp on the receipt and inside the garment pocket.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
When worn with tailoring or a feminine skirt, a windbreaker or anorak adds a level of in-the-know contrast, but these pieces will look just a cool in your off-duty ensembles.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The actress proved that simple can look chic when the tailoring is executed seamlessly.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
But, even setting this vagueness concern aside, one of the main purposes of strict scrutiny’s narrow tailoring requirement is to block laws that burden constitutional rights without actually doing much to achieve the government’s goals.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
When worn with tailoring or a feminine skirt, a windbreaker or anorak adds a level of in-the-know contrast, but these pieces will look just a cool in your off-duty ensembles.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The actress proved that simple can look chic when the tailoring is executed seamlessly.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
But, even setting this vagueness concern aside, one of the main purposes of strict scrutiny’s narrow tailoring requirement is to block laws that burden constitutional rights without actually doing much to achieve the government’s goals.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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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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