Resized: meaning, definitions and examples

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resized

 

[ riːˈsaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

image editing

Adjusted to a smaller size or scale.

Synonyms

reduced in size, scaled down, shrunk.

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Word Description / Examples
resized

This term is commonly used in technology or design when an image or document needs to be adjusted to fit specific dimensions without necessarily reducing its quality.

  • The photo had to be resized to fit the webpage layout.
  • She resized the text box to make it bigger.
scaled down

Often used in technical, architectural, or project management settings to indicate that something has been made smaller in a proportional manner. It may also imply a reduction in scope or scale.

  • The model was scaled down to fit the display case.
  • Due to budget cuts, the project was scaled down.
shrunk

Typically used to describe the process where something becomes smaller, often due to external factors like heat or water. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying unintended reduction.

  • The sweater shrunk in the wash.
  • The balloon shrunk after a few days.
reduced in size

This phrase is more general and can be used in a variety of settings to convey that something has been made smaller, typically implying a deliberate act of making something physically smaller.

  • The printout was reduced in size to fit onto one page.
  • He reduced the image in size to save storage space.

Examples of usage

  • The resized image fit perfectly on the website.
  • After the photo was resized, it was easier to share via email.

Translations

Translations of the word "resized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redimensionado

🇮🇳 पुनः आकारित

🇩🇪 vergrößert

🇮🇩 diubah ukurannya

🇺🇦 змінений розмір

🇵🇱 zmieniony rozmiar

🇯🇵 リサイズされた

🇫🇷 redimensionné

🇪🇸 redimensionado

🇹🇷 yeniden boyutlandırılmış

🇰🇷 크기 조정됨

🇸🇦 تم تغيير حجمه

🇨🇿 změněná velikost

🇸🇰 zmenená veľkosť

🇨🇳 调整大小

🇸🇮 spremenjena velikost

🇮🇸 breytt stærð

🇰🇿 өлшемі өзгертілген

🇬🇪 ზომის შეცვლა

🇦🇿 ölçüsü dəyişdirilmiş

🇲🇽 redimensionado

Etymology

The term 'resized' originates from the combination of the words 're' (meaning back, again) and 'size'. It gained popularity in the digital age with the rise of image editing software, where users needed to adjust the size of images for various purposes such as web display, printing, or sharing online.

See also: resizing.