miniaturize

especially British, min·i·a·tur·ise

[min-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz, min-uh-]

verb (used with object)

miniaturized, miniaturizing 

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

   to miniaturize electronic equipment.

miniaturize

/ ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• miniaturization noun
• superminiaturize verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniaturize¹

First recorded in 1945–50; miniature + -ize

Example Sentences

The findings, published online on Sept. 26, 2025, in Advanced Science, describe a fully human, miniaturized liver system developed from stem cells and a patient's own immune cells.

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If we were to squeeze through small cracks in his mind’s cavern walls or crawl down its miniaturized hallways toward Erickson's nerve center, we might find ourselves in a room with a broken printer.

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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.

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The laboratory at Terray Therapeutics is a symphony of miniaturized automation.

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In recent years, scientists have been working to create miniaturized versions of this technology, or microcombs, that can fit on small chips.

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Related Words

• curtail 
• decrease 
• diminish 
• downplay 
• lessen 
• play down 
• reduce 
• trivialize 
• underestimate