downsizing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
    retrenchment; curtailment.
  2. verb dismiss from work
    downsize.
    • three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis
  3. verb make in a smaller size
    downsize.
    • the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive
  4. verb reduce in size or number
    downsize.
    • the company downsized its research staff

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