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Term: down-sized

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Reduced in size, extent, or scope.

Example Sentence: The down-sized version of the car is more fuel-efficient.

Sense 2: Relieved of duties or responsibilities due to a workforce reduction.

Example Sentence: After the company downsized, many employees were left unemployed.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To reduce the size, extent, or scope of something.

Example Sentence: The company decided to down-size their operations to cut costs.

Sense 2: To eliminate positions or reduce the workforce of a company.

Example Sentence: The management had to down-size the department to maintain profitability.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A reduction in size or workforce.

Example Sentence: The down-size resulted in a significant decrease in company expenses.

Sense 2: A smaller version or scale model of something.

Example Sentence: The down-size of the house was more suitable for the smaller family.


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