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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Example Sentences

But, with more than a bit of desperation, he regards his work in miniaturization as his “last chance at greatness,” greatness mattering to him a great deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Advances in AI and technology in general have paved the way for the miniaturization of cheaper detection devices -- a far cry from the heavy machinery once seen in medical offices and hospitals.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

But researchers say that approach is nearing hard physical limits, known as the "miniaturization wall."

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

With the increasing miniaturization of semiconductor devices, problems arise such as increases in power density and heat generation that can affect the performance, reliability, and lifetime of these devices.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

There was no code; there was only miniaturization.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee