noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
dimensionamento, tamanho, engomagem
1. The process of determining or adjusting the size of something
Sizing up the competition is crucial before entering the market.
Avaliar o tamanho da concorrência é crucial antes de entrar no mercado.
2. A stiff substance applied to fabric or paper to give it body and finish
The sizing in the cotton fabric makes it more durable.
A engomagem no tecido de algodão o torna mais durável.
3. The action of estimating or judging someone or something
After sizing him up, I realized he was trustworthy.
Depois de avaliá-lo, percebi que era confiável.
4. In computing, automatic adjustment of content to fit different screen sizes
The website's responsive sizing ensures it works on mobile devices.
O dimensionamento responsivo do site garante que funcione em dispositivos móveis.
In Brazilian business culture, 'dimensionamento' is frequently used in corporate contexts for project planning and resource allocation. In the USA, 'sizing up' is a common colloquial phrase meaning to evaluate or form an opinion about someone, often used in competitive or cautious contexts. The textile meaning of 'sizing' is more technical and industry-specific.
NYC Slang
sizing someone up = getting the measure of someone, checking them out
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