Tailoring Meaning in English

word · lemma: tailor

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Definition

The craft or business of making, fixing, or altering clothes, especially to fit a specific person. It can also mean the process of customizing something to suit someone's needs.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in fashion and clothing contexts, 'tailoring' can refer to both the act and the skill. Common collocations: 'high-quality tailoring', 'custom tailoring', 'tailoring services'. Can also be used metaphorically for adapting services or products.

• Spanish: sastrería - confección a medida
• Portuguese (BR): alfaiataria - confecção sob medida
• Portuguese (PT): alfaiataria - confeção por medida
• Chinese (Simplified): 裁缝 - 量身定做
• Chinese (Traditional): 裁縫 - 量身訂做
• Hindi: दर्ज़ीगिरी - सिलाई (कपड़ों की)
• Arabic: الخياطة - التفصيل
• Bengali: টেইলারিং - দর্জির কাজ
• Russian: портняжное дело - пошив
• Japanese: 仕立て - テーラーの仕事
• Vietnamese: may đo - dịch vụ may
• Korean: 맞춤 제작 - 재단
• Turkish: terzilik - kişiye özel uyarlama
• Urdu: سلائی کا کام - درزی کاری
• Indonesian: penjahitan - jasa menjahit

Example Sentences

Modern businesses focus on tailoring solutions to customer needs.

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She is learning tailoring at school.

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My uncle has a tailoring shop in the city.

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Good tailoring can make your clothes fit perfectly.

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The suit looks amazing because of the custom tailoring.

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They offer tailoring services for all types of clothing.

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