min·i·a·tur·ize
ˈmi-nē-ə-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈmi-ni-chə-
ˈmi-ni-chə-
ˈmin-yə-chə-,
-ˌtyu̇-,
-ˌtu̇-
miniaturized; miniaturizing
: to design or construct in small size
min·i·a·tur·iza·tion
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plural -s
: the action or process of miniaturizing
heat is a major problem in miniaturization of … many electrical instruments—
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Annesta R. Gardnerthe recent trend toward miniaturization in the … field of electronics—Materials & Methods
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Technology has made it possible to miniaturize electronic circuits.
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New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In this work, an ultrafast laser was miniaturized using photonic chips to route light through microscopic waveguides rather than bulky laboratory equipment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The set by Marsha Ginsberg presents a model of Cranberry, with its downtown buildings miniaturized in the style of an adult playhouse.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Jones joins Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as others who have been miniaturized as Hallmark Keepsakes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Existing attempts to miniaturize these pumping systems often involve compromises, such as rigid mechanical components, high operating voltages, complex fabrication processes, or sacrifices in pumping performance.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In this work, an ultrafast laser was miniaturized using photonic chips to route light through microscopic waveguides rather than bulky laboratory equipment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The set by Marsha Ginsberg presents a model of Cranberry, with its downtown buildings miniaturized in the style of an adult playhouse.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Jones joins Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as others who have been miniaturized as Hallmark Keepsakes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Miniaturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniaturize. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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