Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Chiefly Brit. miniaturization.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
miniaturization .
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- noun act of making on a greatly reduced scale
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Examples
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"The identification of this gene underlying hereditary hypotrichosis simplex has afforded us an opportunity to gain insight into the process of hair follicle miniaturisation, which is most commonly observed in male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia," lead author Angela Christiano said.
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In designing new products, firms in emerging markets are leapfrogging to the latest technologies, such as miniaturisation, mobile communications and advanced materials.
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"Underlying technological developments such as miniaturisation and microelectricalmechanical systems (MEMs) have enhanced small satellite capabilities and broadened their range of uses," said 4S Symposium organiser Luca Maresi.
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"Manned missions are hugely more expensive and the practical case for sending people weakens with every advance in robotics and miniaturisation."
The Economist Still Hates To See Humans in Space - NASA Watch 2009
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We've learnt a lot from the miniaturisation on iPods and iPhones.
Apple 'thrilled' as quarterly profits jump 70% Charles Arthur 2010
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The level of miniaturisation and complexity of its parts is comparable to that of 18th century clocks.
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The idea being that miniaturisation will allow the advanced sensors, communications, and automated analysis common to sea and air to be deployed on individual ground troops.
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Stories about man being removed from a position of privilege at the top of the food chain, be it by security breaches at the Dinosaur theme park, alien invasion or miniaturisation, are always rich with potential, I think.
Francis Lawrence to Shrink Down for In the Small | /Film 2009
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The scientists hope the pace of miniaturisation will make smaller sensors available in coming decades.
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You need to match this with miniaturisation of components and probable increases in explosive lethality as well.
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