tailor
tailor Lexical Profile
tailor Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person whose occupation is making, fitting, or altering garments, especially suits, coats, and other outer clothing.
"He visited a local tailor to have the sleeves of his new suit jacket shortened."
Australian A predatory marine pelagic fish (Pomatomus saltatrix, sole species of family Pomatomidae) found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide, known elsewhere as the bluefish and prized by coastal anglers.
"Early in the morning, surf anglers gathered along the beach to cast for schooling tailor."
• verb
To adapt, customize, or design something to meet a specific purpose, audience, or set of requirements.
"The instructor decided to tailor the curriculum to match the learning pace of her students."
To make, fit, or alter a garment so that it suits the measurements of a particular wearer.
"The shop can tailor the trousers so they fit you comfortably around the waist."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman tailliour and Old French tailleur ('cutter'), derived from the verb taillier ('to cut'), which ultimately traces back to Late Latin taliare ('to split, cut').
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