tailor-made
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lərˈmeɪd; adjective
1.
2.
custom-made; made-to-order; made-to-measure: an expensive tailor-made suit.
3.
fashioned to a particular taste, purpose, demand, etc.: a musical comedy tailor-made for the popular audience.
noun
4.
something, as a garment, that is tailor-made.
Origin:
1825–35
1825–35
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verb (used with object), tai·lor-made, tai·lor-mak·ing.
to make or adjust to meet the needs of the particular situation, individual, object, etc.: to tailor-make a tour.
Origin:
1895–1900
1895–1900
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| tailor-made | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | made by a tailor to fit exactly: a tailor-made suit |
| 2. | perfectly meeting a particular purpose: a girl tailor-made for him |
| —n | |
| 3. | a tailor-made garment |
| 4. | slang a cigarette made in a factory rather than rolled by hand |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Many believe that the new legislation was tailor-made to send him to jail.
These days every business or organization needs a sound data security program tailor-made for its needs.
Sensitive adolescents of all ages will find them tailor-made for slow dances.
Providing a tailor-made service is labour-intensive and expensive.
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