tailoring
/ˈteɪ.lər/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈteɪ.lɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈtā-lə-riŋ/ (ame, mw)
tailoring — verb
- tailoringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tailorings3rd person singular
- tailoringing-ing form
- tailoringedpast simple
1. to change or design something so that it fits the specific needs, requirements,
to change or design something so that it fits the specific needs, requirements, or situation of a particular person or group — for example, tailoring a training course to match the skill levels of the participants, or tailoring a travel package for a family with young children.
Esteban tailored his CV for each job application, highlighting different skills each time.
tailor + object + for + purpose
The training program was tailored to meet the needs of new employees with no experience.
passive: be tailored + to + infinitive
Yara's travel agency tailors holiday packages for families with children under five.
The architect tailored the layout of the house to fit the unusual triangular plot of land.
Haruto's personal trainer tailored a fitness plan specifically for his lower-back recovery.
- customize
More common in technology and products; suggests modifying existing options rather than designing from scratch.
- adapt
Broader meaning — can refer to any change for a new situation; less precise about intentional design.
- adjust
Implies smaller, more minor changes than tailoring.
- fit
Less formal; suggests matching a requirement rather than actively redesigning.
- standardize
To make uniform rather than customizing for individual needs.
文法句型
tailor + [object] + to/for + [person/group/need]
be tailored + to/for + [purpose]
用法筆記
Very common in passive voice ('be tailored to/for'), especially in business and professional contexts. The object is usually something designed or planned (program, course, plan, package, solution), not a physical object.
常見錯誤
tailoring — noun
1. the way a piece of clothing has been sewn, cut, and shaped, especially the level
the way a piece of clothing has been sewn, cut, and shaped, especially the level of skill, quality, and attention to detail shown in its construction — for example, the clean stitching, well-shaped collar, and smooth lining in a high-quality suit.
The fine tailoring of Brandon's wedding suit impressed all the guests at the ceremony.
adjective + tailoring (fine tailoring)
Zola examined the jacket's tailoring closely and noticed every seam was perfectly straight.
The shop in Milan is famous for its excellent tailoring and choice of high-quality fabrics.
Sivan noticed the poor tailoring at once — the shirt collar was crooked and the buttons were loose.
Nora paid extra for custom tailoring because she wanted the dress to fit her shoulders perfectly.
- workmanship
Broader term that includes any craft, not just clothing; focuses on the maker's skill.
- cut
Refers specifically to the shape and line of the garment, not the stitching or finishing.
- finish
Focuses on the final surface details (hem, lining, buttons) rather than the overall construction.
文法句型
adjective + tailoring
the tailoring of + [garment]
用法筆記
Uncountable — you cannot say 'a tailoring' or 'tailorings.' Describes the quality or style of construction, not the garment itself. Often modified by adjectives like 'fine,' 'excellent,' 'poor,' 'beautiful,' 'traditional.'
常見錯誤
2. the job, business, or craft of making and repairing clothes, especially men's su
the job, business, or craft of making and repairing clothes, especially men's suits, jackets, and trousers — for example, running a shop that makes suits to measure for customers.
Théo learned tailoring from his grandmother, who ran a shop in Lyon for over forty years.
learn tailoring
After finishing his course in tailoring, Aarav opened a small shop in the old market district.
course in tailoring
The local college offers a two-year program in tailoring and fashion design.
Vikram's family has been in the tailoring business for three generations.
Dario decided to study tailoring because he loved working with fabrics and patterns.
- dressmaking
Refers to making women's clothes and dresses, while tailoring traditionally focuses on men's suits.
- sewing
Much broader term covering any stitching work; less specific to the craft of garment construction.
- couture
High-fashion custom dressmaking; implies luxury and exclusivity beyond standard tailoring.
文法句型
study/learn/go into tailoring
a career/business in tailoring
用法筆記
Uncountable — refers to the trade as a whole, not an individual job position. Use 'the tailoring trade' or 'the tailoring business' for the industry. A person who works in tailoring is a 'tailor.'