How Do You Spell SIZED?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪzd] (IPA)

The word "sized" is spelled with a "-z-" instead of an "-s-" due to its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription of "sized" is /saɪzd/. The phoneme in this word is /z/, which is a voiced alveolar fricative. When spelling words that contain this sound, we use the letter "z" instead of "s" because the latter represents the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. Interestingly, the spelling of "size" does not follow the same rule, as it is spelled with an "-s-" despite containing the /z/ sound in its pronunciation.

SIZED Meaning and Definition

  1. Sized is an adjective that describes something in terms of its dimensions, proportions, or measurements. It typically pertains to the size of objects or entities and refers to their specific magnitude or extent.

    In the context of physical objects, sized can indicate the overall dimensions or bulk of an item. For example, if someone mentions that a shirt is "sized small," it means that the garment is designed to fit someone with a smaller physique or body frame. This implies that the shirt is tailored or manufactured to cater to individuals with specific measurements, typically smaller than average. In a similar sense, if a car is referred to as "sized compact," it denotes that the vehicle is relatively small and designed to have a reduced footprint, making it easier to maneuver in dense urban areas or tight parking spaces.

    Apart from physical dimensions, sized can also describe the proportions or scale of abstract entities. For instance, if a task is referred to as "sized manageable," it means that the task has been assessed and determined to be of a reasonable or appropriate scale, making it feasible to handle or accomplish within a specific time frame. Similarly, a project might be described as "sized extensive" to denote that it encompasses a large scope or requires substantial efforts and resources.

    Overall, the term sized is used to convey information about the magnitude, dimensions, or proportions of various objects or entities, helping individuals understand their specific measurements or extent.

  2. Having a particular magnitude, as large-sized, common-sized.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SIZED

The word "sized" is derived from the noun "size". The noun "size" comes from the Old French word "sise", which means "an assize" or "ordinance". From there, it was influenced by the Latin word "situs", meaning "a putting in place, arrangement, order", which gave rise to the verb "assize". Over time, "size" in English began to assume different meanings, including "a fixed or approximate amount" or "proportional dimensions", which eventually led to the adjective "sized" being used to describe something in relation to its dimensions.

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Conjugate verb Sized

CONDITIONAL

I would size
we would size
you would size
he/she/it would size
they would size

FUTURE

I will size
we will size
you will size
he/she/it will size
they will size

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sized
we will have sized
you will have sized
he/she/it will have sized
they will have sized

PAST

I sized
we sized
you sized
he/she/it sized
they sized

PAST PERFECT

I had sized
we had sized
you had sized
he/she/it had sized
they had sized

PRESENT

I size
we size
you size
he/she/it sizes
they size

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sized
we have sized
you have sized
he/she/it has sized
they have sized
I am sizing
we are sizing
you are sizing
he/she/it is sizing
they are sizing
I was sizing
we were sizing
you were sizing
he/she/it was sizing
they were sizing
I will be sizing
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I have been sizing
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he/she/it has been sizing
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I had been sizing
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he/she/it had been sizing
they had been sizing
I will have been sizing
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he/she/it will have been sizing
they will have been sizing
I would have sized
we would have sized
you would have sized
he/she/it would have sized
they would have sized
I would be sizing
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you would be sizing
he/she/it would be sizing
they would be sizing
I would have been sizing
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they would have been sizing

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