downscaling

verb

present participle of downscale
as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production

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Recent Examples of downscaling While most broadcasters are downscaling, Arte still harbours large ambitions. — John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downscaling
  1. reducing
  2. decreasing
Verb
  • The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of reducing
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  • But the population of mule deer has been steadily decreasing since the 1970s, leading some scientists to theorize that the newly resurgent wolves are relying on other prey, including beavers, rabbits and livestock, the 2021 report states.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • On Sunday, there is a 15% to 30% chance of rain, with the chances decreasing throughout the day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of decreasing

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“Downscaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downscaling. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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