Definition of Tailoring
Tailoring
tai·lor·ing


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of making, altering, or repairing clothes.

e.g. She has a talent for tailoring and makes her own dresses.

(noun)
the product of a tailor's work, i.e. the particular fit, cut, and style of an article of clothing;

e.g. The dress has very fine tailoring and fits her perfectly.

(noun)
the action of making or adapting something such that it suits a particular person's preferences or specifications;

e.g. His tailoring of his answers to the specific questions asked made his performance in the interview quite impressive.

(verb)
making or altering clothes such that they fit the measurements of an individual customer;

e.g. He is tailoring the costume so that it will fit the lead actor of the play.

(verb)
making or adapting something to suit the preferences of a particular person or fulfill a particular purpose;

e.g. These machines are capable of tailoring their output to the current demand.



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