Downsizing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Downsizing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of downsize.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of downsize.
More Meanings
- An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.
- Miniaturization.
- (automotive) Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity.
Example Sentences
He lost his job in the last downsizing.
Downsizing is one of the leading trends in automotive engine design.
Word Forms
- downsizings
Synonyms for downsizing
Depending on context, synonyms include retrenchment, curtailment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retrenchment, curtailment, cutback, downscaling, reduce, reduced.
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