Sizing
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins. countable, uncountable
- 2 any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics wordnet
- 3 Paste. countable, uncountable
- 4 A weak glue used in various trades; size. countable, uncountable
- 5 Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student. UK, countable, dated, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of size form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"I am not very good at sizing people up quickly."