tailoring

[ tey-ler-ing ]

noun

1. the business or work of a tailor.
2. the skill or craftsmanship of a tailor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tailoring¹

First recorded in 1655–65; tailor ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

By Election Day, it appeared, the group gave up on tailoring its messages and decided to send some voters both versions.

From Salon

Instead, she carefully monitors each person’s reaction to the medication, tailoring the approach based on their body’s unique response.

From Los Angeles Times

Bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring offer that glorious and burdensome luxury of choice — sometimes unlimited choice.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutor Ian Wright said Stringer had been "tailoring his evidence" to fit with what the investigation had uncovered and told him: "You are making it up as you go along."

From BBC

Echevarria waxes lovingly about that time, when the Ludlow suit reigned supreme and razor-sharp, “Mad Men”-style tailoring was all the rage.

From Los Angeles Times

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