Words · Familiar
downsizing
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/ · 10 letters · 8 distinct letters
- noun
the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
- verb
dismiss from work
three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis
- verb
make in a smaller size
the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive
- verb
reduce in size or number
the company downsized its research staff