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downsized

The correct spelling is downsized.

How to pronounce downsized

verb

Say it like: Dow-nsi-zed

The correct spelling is downsized. To reduce in size or number. For example: "Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."

Usage Examples

Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.

They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.

Joe got downsized and became a plumber.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To reduce in size or number.
  2. 2.To reduce the workforce of.
  3. 3.To terminate the employment of.

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