miniaturise

Thân thiện

The scientist uses a 3D printer to miniaturise a complex machine component.

Definition

Verb: To design, construct, or produce a much smaller version of something; to make something miniature.

Usage

The verb "miniaturise" describes the process of reducing the size of an object, device, or system while aiming to retain its functionality. It is often used in technical, engineering, and manufacturing contexts.

Examples

• Engineers worked to miniaturise the computer's central processing unit.
• The challenge was to miniaturise the medical sensor so it could be implanted.
• Over decades, technology has miniaturised from room-sized computers to pocket-sized smartphones.

Advanced Usage

• "to miniaturise a technology": This is a common collocation referring to making a technological component or system smaller.
  • The company's breakthrough allowed them to miniaturise the satellite technology significantly.

Variants and Related Words

• Miniaturisation (noun, UK spelling; US: ): The process or result of making something very small.
  • The miniaturisation of electronics has revolutionised many industries.
• Miniature (adjective/noun): Used to describe something that is a very small copy or version.
  • He collects miniature models of cars. (adjective)
  • The portrait was painted in miniature. (noun)

Synonyms

• Shrink: To become or make smaller in size.
• Scale down: To reduce something in size, amount, or extent.

Antonyms

• Enlarge: To make something bigger.
• Magnify: To make something appear larger than it is.

Học thuật

Verb

1. design or construct on a smaller scale

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