noun
plural sizes
the total amount of physical space that a person or thing occupies :how large or small someone or something is [count]
the total number of people or things in a group [count]
[noncount] :the very large size of something
[noncount] :a specific size
one of a series of standard measurements in which clothing, shoes, etc., are made [count]
down to size
If people cut/bring (etc.) you down to size, they make you realize that you are not as powerful and important as you thought you were.
that's about the size of it
informal - used to say that what has been stated about a situation is correct
verb
sizes; sized; sizing
[+ obj] to make (something) a particular size
to arrange or classify (things) in different groups according to size - usually used as (be) sized
size up
[phrasal verb]
size (something or someone) up or size up (something or someone) informal :to consider (something or someone) in order to form an opinion or conclusion
adjective
having a specified size - used in combination
noun
[noncount] :sizing - compare 1size
verb
sizes; sized; sizing
[+ obj] :to cover (something, such as paper) with a sticky substance (called sizing) in order to make it stiff or smooth or to attach something else to it - compare 2size