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Standard size

A standard size is a ready to wear size such as 38 or M. It stands for one column of a size chart, not for a particular body.

In the file

Which size a digitized pattern actually is only becomes clear from its measurements. A number written on the paper is a claim, the measured file is the fact.

Also known as
ready to wear size
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