The difference between Resize and Size

When used as nouns, resize means an operation that changes the size of something, whereas size means an assize.

When used as verbs, resize means to alter the size of something, whereas size means to adjust the size of.


check bellow for the other definitions of Resize and Size

  1. Resize as a verb (transitive):

    To alter the size of something.

  2. Resize as a verb (intransitive):

    To change in size.

  1. Resize as a noun (computing):

    An operation that changes the size of something.

  1. Size as a noun (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    An assize.

  2. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

  3. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

  4. Size as a noun:

    The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

    Examples:

    "The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there."

  5. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A regulation, piece of ordinance.

  6. Size as a noun:

    A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

    Examples:

    "I don't think we have the red one in your size."

  7. Size as a noun (graph theory):

    A number of edges in a graph.

  8. Size as a noun (figurative, dated):

    Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

  9. Size as a noun:

    An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Knight"

  1. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

  2. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To classify or arrange by size. To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature. To sift (pieces of ore or metal) in order to separate the finer from the coarser parts.

  3. Size as a verb (transitive, colloquial):

    To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

  4. Size as a verb (intransitive):

    To take a greater size; to increase in size.

  5. Size as a verb (UK, Cambridge University, obsolete):

    To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.

  6. Size as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To swell; to increase the bulk of.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Beaumont and Fletcher"

  1. Size as a noun:

    A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

  2. Size as a noun:

    Wallpaper paste.

  3. Size as a noun:

    The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

  4. Size as a noun:

    Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

  1. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.

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