Definition of Miniaturisation

1. Noun. Act of making on a greatly reduced scale.

Exact synonyms: Miniaturization
Generic synonyms: Shrinking
Derivative terms: Miniaturise, Miniaturize

Definition of Miniaturisation

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of miniaturization) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Miniaturisation

miniated
miniates
miniating
miniatory
miniature
miniature end plate potential
miniature fan palm
miniature golf
miniature pinscher
miniature poodle
miniature poodles
miniature scarlet fever
miniature schnauzer
miniature stomach
miniatures
miniaturisation (current term)
miniaturisations
miniaturise
miniaturised
miniaturises
miniaturising
miniaturism
miniaturist
miniaturistic
miniaturists
miniaturization
miniaturizations
miniaturize
miniaturized
miniaturizer

Literary usage of Miniaturisation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook on Hedonic Indexes and Quality Adjustments in Price Indexes by Jack E. Triplett (2006)
"However, miniaturisation has over time changed the technology of computers; miniaturisation has in fact been the source of improved computer performance. ..."

2. Experience Curves for Energy Technology Policy by Clas-Otto Wene, International Energy Agency (2000)
"miniaturisation may partially explain the low progress ratios for the semiconductor industry. Figure 1.3. Distribution of Progress Ratios 12 10 I 8 £ 6 u. ..."

3. Social Sciences and Innovation by Oecd (2001)
"... a company that had pursued the miniaturisation of electronic components in earlier work with the National Bureau of Standards (NBS). ..."

4. Hydrogen & Fuel Cells: Review of National R&D Programs by International Energy Agency (2004)
"The Belgian program activities include miniaturisation and integration of a hydrogen generator with a fuel cell, and the application of nano-compounds to ..."

5. Key Issues for Transport Beyond 2000: Introductory Reports and Summary of by (Paris) European Conference of Ministers, Ecmt (2002)
"For some time there has been a clear trend towards the miniaturisation of industrially produced goods, notably in the field of computers (laptops, ..."

6. Economic and cultural transition towards a learning city: The Case of Jena by Ceri, Rainer Treptow (1999)
"... demand for handling and detection devices with higher capacities and the capability to handle smaller volumes leading to automation and miniaturisation, ..."

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