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English

/saɪz/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) An assize.
  • (obsolete) A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.
  • (obsolete) A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.
  • The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
  • (obsolete) A regulation, piece of ordinance.
  • A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.
  • (graph theory) A number of edges in a graph.
  • (figurative) Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.
  • An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English syse derived from Old French cise.

Origin

Old French

cise

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