miniaturize
Make much smaller
To miniaturize is to make something much smaller while preserving its essential form and function.
The word arose with modern technology—miniaturized electronics, miniaturized components.
Scientists miniaturize devices; manufacturers miniaturize products.
The concept extends beyond engineering: a miniaturized version of the original plan.
The British spelling is miniaturise.
Reduce volume by force
- condenseMake more compact
- downsizeReduce scale or staff
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- contractEnforceable written agreement
shrink · decrease · scale down · compact · constrict · narrow · squeeze · deflate
Measure of relative size
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
microcosm · model · thumbnail · replica · facsimile · simulation · architectural · dollhouse
Too small for eyes
- minusculeExtremely small in size
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- LilliputianExtremely small in size
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
pint-sized · wee · petite · teensy · nano · bite-sized · vest-pocket · bantam
compress
Reduce volume by force
contract · shrink · decrease · scale down · compact · constrict · narrow · squeeze · deflate · tighten
scale
Measure of relative size
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
tabletop · microcosm · model · thumbnail · replica · facsimile · simulation · architectural · dollhouse · train set
microscopic
Too small for eyes
- minusculeExtremely small in size
- infinitesimalQuantity approaching zero
- LilliputianExtremely small in size
pocket-sized · pint-sized · wee · petite · teensy · nano · bite-sized · vest-pocket · bantam · elfin
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- knickknackSmall decorative object
curio · souvenir · memento · statuette · effigy · toy · keepsake · charm · tchotchke · netsuke
- size changesenlarge, enlargement, expand, expansion, shrink
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