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Definition
Tailor-made, custom-made, or customized to fit perfectly.
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How it's used
Originally referring strictly to clothing, this term has expanded to describe any service or product customized to fit specific individual requirements. It carries a sense of premium quality and personal attention that generic off the shelf options lack. You will often hear it used in business contexts to describe bespoke software solutions or specialized training programs.
Examples
This suit was tailor-made by the master tailor.
Do they provide tailor-made services?
Related words
Common phrases
tailor-made service
tailor-made plan
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general customization like choosing toppings on a pizza, as it implies a more significant level of professional craftsmanship or structural adjustment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
