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DOWNSIZE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- downsize
1, record 1, English, downsize
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- down-size 2, record 1, English, down%2Dsize
verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micromiser
1, record 1, French, micromiser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de remplacer de grands systèmes informatiques par des systèmes plus petits assurant des services équivalents. 2, record 1, French, - micromiser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- downsize
1, record 2, English, downsize
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Downsized, lightweight vehicles, riding on lower-aspect-ratio tires, and reliable air-pressure warning systems, were crucial in the tire's development. 1, record 2, English, - downsize
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- miniaturiser
1, record 2, French, miniaturiser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- downsize
1, record 3, English, downsize
correct, verb, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To reduce the overall size and weight of [something]. 1, record 3, English, - downsize
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also used in other contexts: e.g. "downsizing the government". 2, record 3, English, - downsize
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- restreindre
1, record 3, French, restreindre
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- comprimer 1, record 3, French, comprimer
proposal
- réduire le volume 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9duire%20le%20volume
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- downsize
1, record 4, English, downsize
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make the work force leaner. 1, record 4, English, - downsize
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dégraisser 1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9graisser
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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