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resize.

To alter the size of something.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To alter the size of something.

    transitive
  2. To change in size.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English size English resize From re- + size.

noun
  1. An operation that changes the size of something.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English size English resize From re- + size.

verb
  1. To size (apply glue or other primer to a surface) again.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English size English resize From re- + size.

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