Meaning & use

tailored

adjective·Everyday

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Made or adapted to fit a particular purpose, person, or requirement precisely.

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The consultant offered a tailored plan based on the company's specific needs.

He wore a sharply tailored suit to the interview.

A note on using this word

Used both literally, for clothing shaped to fit a body, and figuratively, for services or solutions designed for a specific situation.

Words with a similar meaning

customizedfitted

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