: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailored; tailoring; tailors
1
a
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
b
: to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
: to do the work of a tailor
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Verb
I had my suit tailored.
They tailored the show for younger audiences.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Eventually, a friend of a friend recommended a talented tailor who specializes in couture and custom pieces and has many celebrity clients.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This data will help you tailor post-exercise training that addresses specific gaps.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Eventually, a friend of a friend recommended a talented tailor who specializes in couture and custom pieces and has many celebrity clients.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
With mobile marketing, brands and advertisers must recognize the diversity of generational audiences and tailor their strategies to connect with each group.
—Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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tailor
1 of 2 noun
tai·lor
ˈtā-lər 
: a person whose occupation is making or making adjustments in outer garments
tailor
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or fashion as the work of a tailor
2
: to make or make suitable for a special need or purpose
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