Meaning & use
Tailoring
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The craft or business of making, fitting, and altering clothes, especially suits and other formal garments; also, the act of adapting something to suit particular needs.
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The suit's fine tailoring was obvious in the way it fit perfectly across the shoulders.
The training program relies on careful tailoring to each employee's specific role.
A note on using this word
Beyond clothing, 'tailoring' is widely used figuratively to describe adapting a plan, message, or product to fit a specific audience or purpose.
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dressmakingcustomization
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