rightsize

[ rahyt-sahyz ]

/ ˈraɪtˌsaɪz /

verb (used with object), right·sized, right·siz·ing.

to adjust to an appropriate size: Layoffs will be necessary to rightsize our workforce.

Words nearby rightsize

rightly, rightness, righto, rights, rights issue, rightsize, rightward, rightwards, righty, rigi, rigid

Origin of rightsize

First recorded in 1985–90

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rightsize

downsize fire lay off rightsize terminate

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British Dictionary definitions for rightsizing

rightsize

/ (ˈraɪtˌsaɪz) /

verb

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

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