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downsizing

The correct spelling is downsizing.

How to pronounce downsizing

verb

Say it like: Dow-nsi-zin-g

The correct spelling is downsizing. 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.

Meanings

verb

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

noun

  1. 1.An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized
  2. 2.Miniaturization
  3. 3.Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity

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