LifeSize

Life-size, also written life sized or life-sized, is an adjective describing something made or scaled to the actual size of a living being, such as a life-size statue or model. The term is commonly used in art, sculpture, film, theatre, and display contexts to denote true human or animal dimensions.

Etymology and usage variants: life-size derives from life and size, with common spellings including life-size and life sized. It is typically used as a compound adjective before a noun, as in “a life-size figure,” and can be hyphenated or uncoupled in different stylistic traditions.

Lifesize as a brand: Lifesize is a brand in corporate video communications. It designs and sells video conferencing hardware and cloud-based collaboration software that aim to enable real-time meetings across locations. The product line typically includes conference room endpoints, cameras, speakers, and telepresence systems, as well as cloud services and mobile apps. Lifesize emphasizes interoperability, supporting standards-based, multi-party video and content sharing, and integrations with other collaboration platforms.

Market context: The Lifesize brand is used by businesses and educational institutions seeking scalable, room-based video collaboration solutions. In the enterprise market, Lifesize competes with other providers offering hardware-based endpoints and cloud services, alongside software-centric platforms from major technology companies. Their offerings are commonly deployed to facilitate remote meetings, hybrid work, and cross-site teamwork.