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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Etymology

Origin of miniaturize

First recorded in 1945–50; miniature + -ize

Example Sentences

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Because this process requires light to travel across a relatively long distance, the instruments are often bulky and difficult to miniaturize.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

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

Experts say the test would shed more light on how far North Korea has advanced in its goal to miniaturize nuclear warheads to mount on tactical weapons aimed at South Korea or Japan.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

Previously this sort of analysis was done in the lab; Woods Hole researchers were able to miniaturize Toda's DMS measurement setup to fit into a small boat.

From Scientific American • Mar. 14, 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

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