miniaturize
[ˌmɪn.i.ə.tʃə.raɪz]
verb
minaturizar
1. to make something much smaller while retaining its essential features and functions
Scientists are working to miniaturize computers so they can fit in wearable devices.
Cientistas estão trabalhando para minaturizar computadores para que caibam em dispositivos vestíveis.
2. to reduce in size or scale, typically in manufacturing or technology
The company successfully miniaturized their camera technology for smartphone integration.
A empresa conseguiu com sucesso minaturizar sua tecnologia de câmera para integração em smartphones.
3. to create a smaller version of something
Engineers miniaturize components to increase efficiency and portability.
Engenheiros minaturizam componentes para aumentar eficiência e portabilidade.
The term 'miniaturize' is predominantly used in technology, electronics, and manufacturing sectors in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects the modern trend toward portable and wearable technology. In Brazilian Portuguese, while 'minaturizar' is the direct translation, the concept is increasingly important in the country's growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's tech hubs.
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