tailoring
[ tey-ler-ing ]
/ ˈteɪ lər ɪŋ /
noun
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Definition for tailoring (2 of 2)
tailor
1
[ tey-ler ]
/ ˈteɪ lər /
noun
a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
verb (used with object)
to make by tailor's work.
to fashion or adapt to a particular taste, purpose, need, etc.: to tailor one's actions to those of another.
to fit or furnish with clothing.
Chiefly U.S. Military.
to make (a uniform) to order; cut (a ready-made uniform) so as to cause to fit more snugly; taper.
verb (used without object)
to do the work of a tailor.
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British Dictionary definitions for tailoring
tailor
/ (ˈteɪlə) /
noun
a person who makes, repairs, or alters outer garments, esp menswear
Related adjective: sartorial
a voracious and active marine food fish, Pomatomus saltator, of Australia with scissor-like teeth
verb
to cut or style (material, clothes, etc) to satisfy certain requirements
(tr)
to adapt so as to make suitable for something specific
he tailored his speech to suit a younger audience
(intr)
to follow the occupation of a tailor
Word Origin for tailor
C13: from Anglo-Norman
taillour, from Old French
taillier to cut, from Latin
tālea a cutting; related to Greek
talis girl of marriageable age