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Topic: Technology

miniaturize

IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃər.aɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To create something in a much smaller size than usual.

Example: The artist decided to miniaturize the sculpture for the exhibition.

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.

minicam

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/

noun

Definition: A small and portable camera that is often used for recording video in various locations.

Example: The journalist used a minicam to capture live footage of the event.

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.

minidisc

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌdɪsk/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌdɪsk/

noun

Definition: A small, flat disc used to store digital audio or data, typically played on a portable player.

Example: I used to listen to music on my minidisc player during my commute.

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.

minimill

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌmɪl/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌmɪl/

noun

Definition: A small factory that makes steel, usually from recycled metal, using electric furnaces.

Example: The minimill produced high-quality steel at a lower cost than traditional mills.

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.

minimize

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something as small as possible in amount, size, or importance.

Example: We need to minimize our expenses this month to save money.

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