Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Downsize.
How to pronounce downsize:
US
Downsize - as a verb
Dismiss from work
Example: "Three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis"
Design or manufacture in a smaller size
Example: "The car makers downsized the suvs when fuel became very expensive"
(of a company) reduce in size or number of employees
Example: "The company downsized its research staff"
Example Sentences
"The company decided to downsize its workforce in order to cut costs."
"The management plans to downsize the office space to save on rent."
"The company had to downsize the number of branches due to a decrease in demand."
"The organization decided to downsize its board of directors to streamline decision-making."
"The CEO announced a plan to downsize the company's fleet of vehicles."
Word Game Points
Is DOWNSIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, downsize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DOWNSIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is DOWNSIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, downsize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDOWNSIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DOWNSIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, downsize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDOWNSIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.