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miniaturize

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min·i·a·tur·ize  (mn--ch-rz, mn-)
tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es
To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale.
mini·a·turi·zation (-chr--zshn) n.
miniaturize, miniaturise [ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz]
vb
(tr) to make or construct (something, esp electronic equipment) on a very small scale; reduce in size
miniaturization , miniaturisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.miniaturize - design or construct on a smaller scaleminiaturize - design or construct on a smaller scale
miniaturise
shrink, reduce - reduce in size; reduce physically; "Hot water will shrink the sweater"; "Can you shrink this image?"
Translations
miniaturize [ˈmɪnɪtʃəraɪz] VT → miniaturizar
miniaturize
vt → verkleinern
miniaturize [ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz] vt → miniaturizzare
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