resize

verb

re·​size (ˌ)rē-ˈsīz How to pronounce resize (audio)
resized; resizing

transitive verb

: to make (something) a different size
took her ring to be resized
spent the morning resizing images for the website

Examples of resize in a Sentence

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The projector comes with autofocus, auto keystone correction, intelligent screen alignment and will resize the image to avoid obstacles – all making for easier setup. New Atlas, 10 June 2025 All apps can then be minimized, resized, or tiled together. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025 Widgets can be resized, repositioned, and linked, ensuring the most critical information is always front and center​. Features like widget linking allow users to create synced groups and get instant update symbols across layouts and tabs. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 The new feature, Perfect Screenshot, will resize your clipping based on the content in your selection using AI. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for resize

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resize was in 1827

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“Resize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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