noun / verb
size
SIZE/saɪz/
The measurable dimensions or extent of something.
The three flowerpots have the same shape but differ in size.
Etymology
Old French assise referred to assessments and regulations. Fixing weights and food portions by regulation connected a prescribed amount with the general idea of extent or dimensions.
In context
but i also need to know another dimension which is size so every particle in this spray could be and in general is a different size
More examples
- These shoes come in several sizes.
- The jeweler sizes the ring to fit my finger.
- Before making an offer, we size up the competition.
Forms
size · sizes · sized · sizing
sizable adjective — Fairly large in amount or extent.
Similar words
- dimensions
- Dimensions specify individual measurements, such as length and width.
- scale
- Scale often describes size relative to something else.