miniaturize
verb (used with object)
to make in extremely small size in order to keep volume or weight to a minimum.
miniaturise
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a variation of
miniaturize.
Example Sentences
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Compared to the palm-sized prototype, the new versions are also much smaller -- about the size of a thumbnail -- and the researchers are aiming to miniaturise them further.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 29, 2024
The eventual aim is to miniaturise the technology.
From BBC ● May 24, 2023
North Korea is believed to be continuing efforts to miniaturise nuclear warheads and fit them on long-range missiles capable of reaching the US.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2017
The North is also seen to be working to miniaturise a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it is some time away from perfecting the technology.
From Reuters ● Jan. 27, 2016
The North is also thought to be working to miniaturise a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it is still some time away from perfecting the technology.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2016
