Word: DOWNSIZING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DOWNSIZING
- To reduce in size or number.
"Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."
- To reduce the workforce of.
"They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building."
- To terminate the employment of.
"Joe got downsized and became a plumber."
- An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized
"He lost his job in the last downsizing."
- Miniaturization
- Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity
"Downsizing is one of the leading trends in automotive engine design."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "downsizing" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "downsizing" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 27 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOWNSIZING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOWNSIZING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOWNSIZING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOWNSIZING:
- # the downsizing effect
- # master of downsizing
- # playing with downsizing
- # in terms of downsizing
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