to size

idiom

: to the specific size needed
The lumber can be cut to size.

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Since Mauricio Pochettino took the helm of the USMNT in September, he’s had two camps to size up several World Cup hopefuls. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 Occasionally, the mugger asked his victims questions to size them up, according to the NYPD. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025 For instance, advising customers to size down on a particular style of jeans can significantly reduce the return rate for that item. Jill Standish, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Shoppers confirm these fit true to size, don’t shrink in the wash, and are thick and warm for all-winter wear. Miles Walls, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to size 

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“To size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20size. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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