Synonyms

miniaturize

American

[min-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz, min-uh-] / ˈmɪn i ə tʃəˌraɪz, ˈmɪn ə- /

especially British, miniaturise

verb (used with object)

miniaturized, miniaturizing

to make in extremely small size in order to keep volume or weight to a minimum.

to miniaturize electronic equipment.

miniaturize British

/ ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

miniaturization noun
superminiaturize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of miniaturize

First recorded in 1945–50; miniature + -ize

Example Sentences

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From there we are led to what we are told is Henry’s camper, a fantastically cozy abode filled with miniaturize installations and hidden nooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

The University of Sussex researchers are now seeking industrial partnerships to help further miniaturize the technology for personal devices.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023

Her ability to miniaturize standard party magic tricks — and have an 18-inch-tall marionette perform sleight-of-hand — left audiences baffled.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2022

“But my group is working very hard to miniaturize and integrate everything into our wireless device.”

From Scientific American • Jul. 29, 2022

It is unlikely images alone will be considered definitive proof of ancient life, nor is it possible to miniaturize all the equipment necessary for the most detailed examinations of Martian samples.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2021

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