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one-size-fits-all

[ wuhn-sahyz-fits-awl ]

adjective

  1. (of clothing) designed to fit people of a wide range of sizes.
  2. Informal. acceptable or used for a wide variety of purposes or circumstances; appealing or suitable to a variety of tastes.


one-size-fits-all

adjective

  1. relating to policies or approaches that are standard and not tailored to individual needs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-size-fits-all1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

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Distributors counter that a one-size-fits-all window doesn’t work, especially for smaller and mid-budget movies, and that once a film taps out its earning potential at the theater, moving it to home viewing helps profitability.

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John Dickie, chief executive at BusinessLDN, said there was no one-size-fits-all when it comes to flexible working, and decisions about work arrangements would be unique for every business because every business is unique.

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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s a simple way to think about it:

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Demonizing ultra-processed foods without considering the broader context — including how and why these foods became ubiquitous in the first place — is a one-size-fits-all solution that misses the mark.

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The reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to these questions, even when it comes to civil suits: Each lawsuit might raise different questions, but the Constitution’s full faith and credit clause will play a significant role in the outcome.

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