IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃər.aɪz/
KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪz/
Definition: To create something in a much smaller size than usual.
Example: The artist decided to miniaturize the sculpture for the exhibition.
IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃəraɪzd/
KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪzd/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkəmˌpjuːtə/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkəmˌpjuːtər/
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌdɪsk/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌdɪsk/
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪfaɪ/
Definition: To make something smaller or less important.
Example: The developer decided to minify the code to improve the website's loading speed.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪməl/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪməl/
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌmɪl/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌmɪl/
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.
IPA: /ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
KK: /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
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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