miniaturizev.
/ˈmɪnᵻtʃərʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈmɪn(i)əˌtʃʊˌraɪz/, /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəˌraɪz/ transitive. To produce on a smaller scale or in miniature; to reduce in size.
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the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > reduce in size or extent [verb (transitive)] > reproduce on a smaller scale
miniature1833
miniaturize1909
the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > [verb (transitive)] > reduce in size
miniaturize1957
1909 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Evening Gaz. 23 Nov. 7/3 The popularity of the automobile offers another attraction that is to be miniaturized in large numbers.
1946 Jrnl. Royal Aeronaut. Soc. 50 945/1 The weight added to the aircraft by the installation is about 120 lb., but..this weight is based on a war-time design which could be miniaturised.
1957 Times 28 Aug. (Radio and TV Suppl.) p. xv/2 The printed circuit gives the designer added ability to miniaturize his equipment.
1963 A. Smith Throw out Two Hands xiii. 135 The camp had been miniaturised. Micro-huts had been built, with midget cooking-pots smouldering over dwarf fires.
1984 A. Barr & P. Levy Official Foodie Handbk. iii. 95/2 He miniaturises French dishes to bite-size.
2000 Mirror (Electronic ed.) 5 May Never before has it been possible to miniaturise wildlife camera equipment to such an extent.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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