: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
1
a
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
b
: to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
: to do the work of a tailor
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Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
An Ayurvedic doctor tailors programs toward individual guest needs by tapping into practices from Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and reflexology, combined with 20th-century treatments like compression boots and gold-leaf facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a family media plan to set specific, practical guidelines tailored to each household.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Published on January 31, 2025 By Eric Twardzik Angel Ramos
In 2025, custom tailors are drawing inspiration from an unorthodox source: the zoo.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
An Ayurvedic doctor tailors programs toward individual guest needs by tapping into practices from Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and reflexology, combined with 20th-century treatments like compression boots and gold-leaf facials.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
They were sent to potential voters in key states from June 21, 2016, through July 1, 2016, tailored to the leanings of each personality group.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a family media plan to set specific, practical guidelines tailored to each household.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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tailor
1 of 2 noun
tai·lor
ˈtā-lər 
: a person whose occupation is making or making adjustments in outer garments
tailor
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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