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Verb
to make something a different size or set of dimensions
to change the dimensions of a digital image, window, or on-screen element
Beyond the definition
Imagine you have a photo that is too large for a website, or a ring that no longer fits. You need to resize it. This means changing something so it becomes bigger or smaller. The word is very common in the digital world: people resize images, windows, boxes, and files so they fit a screen, page, or design. It can also be used for physical things, such as clothes or rings. In simple terms, it is about changing size to fit a new need.
To resize something means to change its size or dimensions so that it becomes bigger or smaller. The word is often used when something needs to fit a different space, screen, layout, or person. It can describe changes in width, height, or overall scale.
Today, resize is especially common in digital contexts. You can resize a photo before uploading it, resize a computer window to make room on your screen, or resize a graphic so it fits a poster, website, or app. In these cases, the goal is usually to make the item work better in a particular space or format.
The word can also be used for physical objects. A jeweler can resize a ring, and in some cases people may talk about resizing clothing or materials so they fit better. In both digital and physical use, the main idea stays the same: the size is changed to suit a purpose.
When talking about images or graphics, people sometimes mean that the item should be made larger or smaller without ruining how it looks. Still, the core meaning is simple: to resize is to change size.
Examples
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Photo upload
I had to resize the photo before uploading it.
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Window control
Drag the corner to resize the window.
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Screen text
You can resize the text on your screen if it is too small to read.
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Page design
The designer resized the logo to fit the top of the page.
- Patternresize + object + to fit
make it the right size for a space
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Jewelry alteration
This ring can be resized, but it will take about a week.
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Mobile images
The app automatically resizes images for mobile devices.
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Main spelling
- resizeverb