to size

idiom

: to the specific size needed
The lumber can be cut to size.

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The Elusive Nature of Family Office Market Estimates The family office market is notoriously difficult to size. Francois Botha, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Sizes range from size 2 to size 12, and the collection launches Monday. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 Use scissors to size the opening of the adhesive seal. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 In front of it sits a black and white cat, appearing to size up its unsuspecting companion. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to size

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“To size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20size. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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