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Definition size in British English

size noun

noun
/saɪz/
1

how large or small something is

Example

an engine size of 2000 cc

Example

Moscow's metro system is less than half the size of New York's.

Example

The president has promised to reduce the size of the army.

Example

After six months the tumour had doubled in size.

Example

The boards should be cut to size and nailed into place.

Example

The plants should reach full size in about four years.

Example

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

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size measurements magnitude
2

one of a series of standard measurements according to which goods are made or sold

Example

What size shoes do you take?

Example

Do you have this skirt in a larger size?

Example

This dress is a size 12.

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absolute calibration exa-
3

the fact that something is very large

Example

The sheer size of the organization makes communication difficult.

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size scale bulk
4

a type of glue used for making paper or cloth become stiff and shiny

Synonyms and related words
adhesive binder Blu-Tack
Definition size in British English