miniaturize
verb
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
Examples of miniaturize in a Sentence
Technology has made it possible to miniaturize electronic circuits.
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Second, this method could enable a new type of nuclear clock that is simpler and potentially easier to miniaturize.
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Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Equipped with a laser pointer for improved accuracy, the device – also called a Gauss gun – uses electromagnetic coils to accelerate metal projectiles at high speeds, miniaturizing technology previously limited to larger military systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Brands have been miniaturizing their watches lately, and shrinking down a classic like this feels perfectly in step with the moment.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Building a functional intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the US would require overcoming substantial technical hurdles, such as producing a nuclear warhead and successfully miniaturizing it, Eliana Johns, a Federation of American Scientists senior research associate, said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Equipped with a laser pointer for improved accuracy, the device – also called a Gauss gun – uses electromagnetic coils to accelerate metal projectiles at high speeds, miniaturizing technology previously limited to larger military systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Brands have been miniaturizing their watches lately, and shrinking down a classic like this feels perfectly in step with the moment.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Building a functional intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the US would require overcoming substantial technical hurdles, such as producing a nuclear warhead and successfully miniaturizing it, Eliana Johns, a Federation of American Scientists senior research associate, said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Miniaturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniaturize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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