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Exam: TOEFL

miniaturized

IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that has been made smaller in size, often to a scale that is much smaller than the original.

Example: The artist created a miniaturized model of the famous building.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller in size, often to a miniature version of the original.

Example: The engineers miniaturized the device so it could fit in a pocket.

minibar

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌbɑːr/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌbɑr/

noun

Definition: A small fridge found in hotel rooms that contains drinks and snacks for guests, usually including alcoholic beverages.

Example: The minibar in the hotel room was filled with various drinks and snacks.

minicab

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæb/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæb/

noun

Definition: A small car that is used as a taxi, especially in the UK.

Example: I called a minicab to take me to the airport.

minicomputer

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkəmˌpjuːtə/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkəmˌpjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A type of computer that is larger than a microcomputer but smaller than a mainframe, often used for specific tasks and capable of supporting multiple users at the same time.

Example: The company decided to invest in a minicomputer to handle its data processing needs more efficiently.

minify

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or less important.

Example: The developer decided to minify the code to improve the website's loading speed.

minimal

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪməl/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is very small in amount or degree, often emphasizing simplicity or minimalism.

Example: The design of the room was minimal, with only a few essential pieces of furniture.

minimalist

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style or approach that emphasizes simplicity and the bare essentials, often avoiding excess or unnecessary elements.

Example: The minimalist design of the room made it feel spacious and calm.

noun

Definition: A person who practices minimalism or prefers simplicity in design, lifestyle, or art.

Example: The minimalist decorated her home with only a few essential items to create a calm atmosphere.

minimally

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪməli/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is the smallest or least possible; to the smallest extent.

Example: The project was completed minimally to meet the deadline.

minimise

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something as small as possible or to reduce it to the least amount.

Example: We need to minimise waste in our production process.

minimization

IPA: /ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of making something as small as possible or reducing it to the least amount.

Example: The minimization of waste is important for environmental sustainability.

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