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tailoring

[ˈteɪlərɪŋ]
noun
alfaiataria
1. The craft or business of making or altering clothes, especially suits and jackets
She studied tailoring at fashion school.
Ela estudou alfaiataria na escola de moda.
2. The process of customizing or adapting something to specific needs or requirements
The tailoring of the program to individual student needs is essential.
A personalização do programa para as necessidades de cada aluno é essencial.
3. Work done by a tailor; alterations or custom adjustments to clothing
The tailoring on this jacket is impeccable.
A costura deste paletó é impecável.
Synonyms
dressmakingsewingalterationscustomizationadaptation
Antonyms
standardizationmass production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alfaiataria
Standard term for tailor's craft and business
Brazil
costura
Also used for sewing work and tailoring services
Portugal
alfaiataria
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
trabalho de alfaiate
Literal translation meaning 'tailor's work'

Related Idioms & Phrases

tailoring to suit someone's needs
precision tailoring
custom tailoring
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