The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

(graph theory) A number of edges in a graph.

An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls

A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

Wallpaper paste.

The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

Alternative form of sice (“number six in dice games”)

(transitive) To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

(transitive) Classify or arrange by size, take the height of men to place them in ranks, and sift pieces of ore or metal to separate finer from coarser parts.

(transitive, colloquial) To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

(intransitive) To take a greater size; to increase in size.

(transitive) To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.