different between outsize vs oversize

English

Etymology

From out- +? size.

Noun

outsize (plural outsizes)

1. an unusually large garment size

Synonyms

• (initialism) OS

Adjective

outsize (not comparable)

1. of an unusually large size [from the later 19th c.]
   • 1958, P. G. Wodehouse, The Fat of the Land, in 'A Few Quick Ones', Everyman, London: 2009, p 11.

     ...the contents of the kitty amounted to well over a hundred pounds. And it was generally recognized that this impressive sum must inevitably go to the lucky stiff who drew the name of Lord Blicester, for while all the starters were portly, having long let their waist-lines go, not one of them could be considered in the class of Freddie's outsize uncle.

Synonyms

• outsized

Verb

outsize (third-person singular simple present outsizes, present participle outsizing, simple past and past participle outsized)

1. to exceed in size
   • 2005, Los Angeles Times headline, September 25, 2005 [2],

     Mega-ship to outsize seas' reigning Queen.

English

Etymology

over- +? size

Adjective

oversize (comparative more oversize, superlative most oversize)

1. Larger than normal
2. Excessively large

Translations

Verb

oversize (third-person singular simple present oversizes, present participle oversizing, simple past and past participle oversized)

1. (transitive) To exceed in size.
2. (transitive) To make larger, or too large.
3. (transitive, obsolete) To cover with size or gluey matter.

Translations

Noun

oversize (plural oversizes)

1. (automotive) The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.
   • 2005, Daniel Stapleton, How to Plan and Build a Fast Road Car (page 14)

     However, any increase in capacity is useful and, if an engine is worn and needs a rebore, it's worth considering boring to a near maximum size rather than simply having it bored to the next oversize.

   • 2006, Rod Grainger, Pete Shoemark, Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8 1993 to 1999: Enthuasiast Workshop Manual

     Have your local machine shop rebore the cylinders to the next nearest oversize and supply new pistons and rings to suit. Recommended rebore oversizes go up in increments of 0.25mm/0.010 inch. If the engine's already been rebored, you'll usually be able to find the oversize stamped in the piston crowns.