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miniaturize

 

[ ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃər.aɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reduce size

To miniaturize something means to make it smaller in size, often while maintaining functionality or performance. This term is commonly used in various fields, including technology and design. For example, miniaturization in electronics has led to the development of smaller and more powerful devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Miniaturization can also refer to the process of creating models or representations that are much smaller than the original object. Overall, miniaturization plays a significant role in innovation and efficiency in many industries.

Synonyms

compress, diminish, reduce, shrivel

Examples of usage

  • The engineer was tasked with miniaturizing the power supply for the new gadget.
  • They aimed to miniaturize the components to fit them into the wearable device.
  • The project focused on miniaturizing traditional laboratory equipment for field testing.
  • Advancements in technology have allowed scientists to miniaturize complex instruments.

Translations

Translations of the word "miniaturize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miniaturizar

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म बनाना

🇩🇪 verkleinern

🇮🇩 memperkecil

🇺🇦 мінімізувати

🇵🇱 miniaturyzować

🇯🇵 ミニチュア化する

🇫🇷 miniaturiser

🇪🇸 miniaturizar

🇹🇷 miniatürleştirmek

🇰🇷 미니어처화하다

🇸🇦 تصغير

🇨🇿 miniaturizovat

🇸🇰 miniaturizovať

🇨🇳 缩小

🇸🇮 miniaturizirati

🇮🇸 smækka

🇰🇿 кішілендіру

🇬🇪 მინიატურიზაცია

🇦🇿 kiçiltmək

🇲🇽 miniaturizar

Etymology

The word 'miniaturize' originates from the word 'miniature', which itself comes from the Latin word 'miniare', meaning 'to color with minium' (a red lead oxide used in manuscripts). The term 'miniature' started to be used in the 17th century to describe small representations of objects, such as portraits or models. Over time, with advancements in technology and design, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to the process of making anything smaller, especially electronic devices and components. The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs that indicate a process or action of making or becoming, leading to the creation of 'miniaturize' in the 20th century. The concept has gained prominence with the rise of compact technology, where size reduction has become essential for functionality while maintaining or enhancing performance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,959, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.