definitions

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.

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Nearby words

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

Origin of rightsize

First recorded in 1985–90

Can be confused

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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