tailor
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to make by tailor's work.
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to fashion or adapt to a particular taste, purpose, need, etc..
to tailor one's actions to those of another.
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to fit or furnish with clothing.
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Chiefly U.S. Military. to make (a uniform) to order; cut (a ready-made uniform) so as to cause to fit more snugly; taper.
verb (used without object)
noun
noun
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a person who makes, repairs, or alters outer garments, esp menswear
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a voracious and active marine food fish, Pomatomus saltator, of Australia with scissor-like teeth
verb
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to cut or style (material, clothes, etc) to satisfy certain requirements
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(tr) to adapt so as to make suitable for something specific
he tailored his speech to suit a younger audience
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(intr) to follow the occupation of a tailor
Etymology
Origin of tailor1
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (noun), from Anglo-French tailour, Old French tailleor, from taill(ier) “to cut” (from Late Latin tāliāre, derivative of Latin tālea “rod, cutting,” literally, “heel-piece”; tally ) + -or -or 2
Origin of tailor2
Alteration by folk etymology of teller
Example Sentences
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Nvidia plans to unveil a new processor specially tailored to help OpenAI and other customers build faster, more efficient tools, a major shake-up to its business that is poised to reset the AI race.
WSJ: More beverage brands are letting their customers tailor their drinks, but it is hard to pull off and still deliver fast service.
Sombr lived up to his name with a moody looking, gothic red satin and black lace top complete with tailored red trousers.
From BBC
The data allow brands to tailor rewards to individuals.
From Barron's
The agreement comes after it was revealed that the Scotland squad will be kitted out in tailored suits for their World Cup return.
From BBC
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