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tailoring

noun
1
The trade or craft of making and fitting clothes.
"The suit was known for its exceptional tailoring."
2
The act of adapting or customizing something to fit a specific requirement.
"Careful tailoring of the proposal helped it win the client over."

How to Use Tailoring

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In plain EnglishThe craft of making and fitting clothes, or more broadly, the work of customizing something.

Common pairings
fine tailoring bespoke tailoring

Word Forms

tailorings plural

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