Word Finder - size

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The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

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A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

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(graph theory) The number of edges in a graph.

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(figurative, dated) Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

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An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls

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(US) Short for chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).

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(obsolete outside dialects) An assize.

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(obsolete) A regulation, piece of ordinance.

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(obsolete) A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

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(obsolete) A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

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(transitive) To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

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(transitive) To classify or arrange by size.

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(transitive, colloquial) To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

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(intransitive) To take a greater size; to increase in size.

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(UK, Cambridge University, obsolete) To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.

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(transitive, obsolete) To swell; to increase the bulk of.

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A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

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Wallpaper paste.

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The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

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Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

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(transitive) To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.

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Alternative form of sice (“number six in dice games”)