rightsize

American  

[rahyt-sahyz] / ˈraɪtˌsaɪz /

verb (used with object)

rightsized, rightsizing

1. to adjust to an appropriate size.

   Layoffs will be necessary to rightsize our workforce.

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rightsize British  

/ ˈraɪtˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to restructure (an organization) to cut costs and improve effectiveness without ruthlessly downsizing

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Etymology

Origin of rightsize

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The company should continue tackling the cost base in Europe and China, target more cars in different segments, and continue to rightsize its European production footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Spotify employs about 9,000 people, and Mr Ek said "substantial action to rightsize our costs" was needed for the company to meet its objectives.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

As I’ve argued previously in Slate, weight-based car fees, such as those adopted in Norway and recently proposed in New York state, are a policy tool that could help rightsize the auto market.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2023

“They are going to have to rightsize their companies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2022

“Using antigen tests to rightsize or precision guide isolation periods is probably the best thing to do,” Adjala says.

From Scientific American • May 13, 2022