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Definition of Downsizing
1. Noun. The reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable.
Generic synonyms: Economy, Saving
Derivative terms: Retrench, Retrench
Definition of Downsizing
1. Verb. (present participle of downsize) ¹
2. Noun. An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized ¹
3. Noun. miniaturization ¹
4. Noun. (automotive) Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Downsizing
1. downsize [v] - See also: downsize
Lexicographical Neighbors of Downsizing
Literary usage of Downsizing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Personal Cars and China =: Si Ren Jiao Che Yu Zhongguo by Zhongguo gong cheng yuan, National Research Council (U.S.) (2003)
"In terms of system costs, the trade-off between the reduced cost associated with
downsizing a fuel cell system and the added cost of batteries and other ..."
2. Computers, Peripherals, and Computer Components: Industry and Trade Summary by Julie Throne (1994)
"downsizing Computer Platforms Consumers that have previously purchased ...
Platform downsizing is the mechanism by which price competition in the PC market ..."