miniaturize

verb

min·​i·​a·​tur·​ize ˈmi-nē-ə-chə-ˌrīz  ˈmi-ni-chə- 

ˈmin-yə-chə-, 

-ˌtyu̇-, 

-ˌtu̇-

miniaturized; miniaturizing

transitive verb

: to design or construct in small size

miniaturization

ˌmi-nē-ə-ˌchu̇r-ə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌmi-ni-, 

ˌmin-yə-, 

-chər-, 

-ˌtyu̇r-, 

-ˌtu̇r-

noun

Examples of miniaturize in a Sentence

Technology has made it possible to miniaturize electronic circuits.

Recent Examples on the Web

The team highlighted that future research will focus on miniaturizing the system and scaling its actuation force for broader robotic applications. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Much of the work centers on miniaturizing the detection zone. — Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

The 10 tracks of Ton Up are at once his briskest and heaviest yet, miniaturizing his trademark loops of Dillafied psychedelia into speaker-rattling sample snippets that bombard uptempo house beats in dizzying volleys. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for miniaturize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

miniaturize

verb

min·​ia·​tur·​ize

ˈmin-ē-ə-chə-ˌrīz, 

ˈmin-i-chə-, 

ˈmin-yə-chə-

miniaturized; miniaturizing

: to design or construct in small size

miniaturization

ˌmin-ē-əˌchu̇r-ə-ˈzā-shən, 

ˌmin-i-, 

ˌmin-yə-, 

-chər-

noun