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miniaturize

[ min-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz, min-uh- ]
/ ˈmɪn i ə tʃəˌraɪz, ˈmɪn ə- /
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verb (used with object), min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing.

to make in extremely small size in order to keep volume or weight to a minimum: to miniaturize electronic equipment.

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Words related to miniaturize

lessen, reduce, decrease, underestimate, diminish, downplay, curtail, derogate, dwarf, deprecate, prune, knock, attenuate, discount, decry, cheapen, pan, detract, belittle, disparage

Words nearby miniaturize

miniature golf, miniature photography, miniature pinscher, miniature schnauzer, miniaturist, miniaturize, minibar, minibike, miniblind, minibus, minicab
Also especially British, min·i·a·tur·ise.

Origin of miniaturize

First recorded in 1945–50; miniature + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM miniaturize

min·i·a·tur·i·za·tion, nounsu·per·min·i·a·tur·ize, verb (used with object), su·per·min·i·a·tur·ized, su·per·min·i·a·tur·iz·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for miniaturize

miniaturize

miniaturise

/ (ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz) /

verb

(tr) to make or construct (something, esp electronic equipment) on a very small scale; reduce in size

Derived forms of miniaturize

miniaturization or miniaturisation, noun
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