Miniaturize
(verb)
To make something smaller, especially in size or scale, or to create a smaller version of something.
Origin:
From the latin word minium, meaning "small", and the suffix -ize, meaning "to make".
Examples:
- Scientists have been working to miniaturize the device so it can be worn on the wrist.
- The company has successfully miniaturized their products to reduce costs and increase portability.
- The process of miniaturization has been key to the development of modern electronics.
- They miniaturized the engine to make it fit in the small car.
- The team is working on miniaturizing the technology for use in smartphones.