Definition of Downsizing

Noun: downsizing  'dawn,sI-zing

1. The reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
   - retrenchment, curtailment

1. Dismiss from work
   "three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis"
    
2. Make in a smaller size
   "the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive"
    
3. Reduce in size or number
   "the company downsized its research staff"

See also:
downsizes
downslide

Anagrams containing the word downsizing

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