to size

idiom

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

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Fogelson added many Hollywood movies were cut down to size before any major release, and Michael was no exception. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 In addition to size, the aforementioned are sold at slightly higher price points in less family-friendly packaging. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Have sheet metal cut to size at a home improvement center then carefully (because the edges are sharp) fit it into the frame. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025 Yet Monday’s net inflows were more than three times to size of what was seen the previous Friday, underscoring the surge of interest in the stock following the news. Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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