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miniaturization

American  
[min-ee-uh-cher-ahyz-ay-shuhn, min-uh-cher-uhz-ay-shuhn] / ˈmɪn i ə tʃərˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən, ˈmɪn ə tʃər əzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act, process, or result of miniaturizing something.


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McPeake expects Quantum Computing’s quantum networking and security revenue to grow, but the real key to the company’s expansion is product miniaturization.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Quantum Computing aims for growth through miniaturization of its systems into chips and expanding quantum networking and security revenue.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

The detailed optical map also highlights the material's potential for further miniaturization of optical technologies.

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

Some alternative designs are better suited for miniaturization than Rickover’s favored pressurized water reactor, too.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

She was on course now, and had found satisfaction on other levels; writing stories not only involved secrecy, it also gave her all the pleasures of miniaturization.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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