tailor
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A person whose job is to make or alter clothes, especially suits, to fit a person.
Usage notes
Also used as a verb meaning to adjust something to fit a specific need, "tailor your answer to the audience".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ took his measurements before starting on the suit."
Answer: tailor
In your own words, what does "tailor" mean?
A person whose job is to make or alter clothes, especially suits, to fit a person.
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