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Definition of tailored

tailored

/ˈteɪ.lɚd/
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1

Specifically designed, adapted, or modified for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Example

"The language institute offers a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of advanced learners."


2

Made or fitted by a tailor, or styled with neat, clean, and well-proportioned lines (of clothing).

Example

"She wore a sharply tailored navy suit to the board meeting."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'tailor', which derives from Anglo-Norman 'taillour' and Old French 'tailleur' (meaning 'cutter'), ultimately from Late Latin 'taliare' ('to split' or 'to cut').

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