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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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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

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

There was no code; there was only miniaturization.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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