miniaturized

[min-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz, min-uh-]

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verb (used with object), min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing.

to make in extremely small size in order to keep volume or weight to a minimum: to miniaturize electronic equipment.

Also, especially British, min·i·a·tur·ise.

Origin:
1945–50; miniature + -ize

Related forms

min·i·a·tur·i·za·tion, noun

su·per·min·i·a·tur·ize, verb (used with object), su·per·min·i·a·tur·ized, su·per·min·i·a·tur·iz·ing.

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