miniaturize
Translation
miniaturise, make smaller
Examples
They plan to miniaturize the new computer chip.
They plan to miniaturise the new computer chip.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) smaller They plan to miniaturise the new computer chip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shrink, reduce, downsize; Antonyms: enlarge, expand
Etymology
From 'miniature' + '-ise' (verb-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
To make something 'mini'. The '-ise' suffix means 'to make'.