Definition
miniaturise
verb
- to make something much smaller in size while keeping its essential features or design
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'miniaturize'; transitive verb
Examples
- Engineers worked to miniaturise the circuit board for the new smartphone.
- The company managed to miniaturise the camera without losing image quality.
- Modern technology has allowed manufacturers to miniaturise complex devices.
- They miniaturised the entire computer system to fit inside a wristwatch.
- The goal was to miniaturise the medical device so patients could carry it easily.
- Scientists are trying to miniaturise solar panels for portable electronics.