tailoringEnglishOxford New American Dictionarytailoring /ˈtāləriNG, ˈteɪlərɪŋ / ▸ noun the activity or trade of a tailor: they learned woodwork, tailoring, and other trades. ▪ the style or cut of a garment or garments: his rather careful tailoring suggested an accountant rather than a policeman.