sizer

size¹ (saɪz)

—n
1.	the dimensions, proportions, amount, or extent of something
2.	large or great dimensions, etc
3.	one of a series of graduated measurements, as of clothing: she takes size 4 shoes
4.	informal state of affairs as summarized: he's bankrupt, that's the size of it

—vb
5.	to sort according to size
6.	(tr) to make or cut to a particular size or sizes

[C13: from Old French sise, shortened from assiseassize]

usage The use of -size and -sized after large or small is redundant, except when describing something which is made in specific sizes: a large (not large-size) organization. Similarly, in size is redundant in the expressions large in size and small in size

'sizer¹

—n

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sizer siz·er (sī'zər)
n.
A cylinder of variable diameter, with rounded ends, used to measure the internal diameter of the bowel in preparation for stapling.

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