Downsizing Meaning

/dˈaʊˌnsaɪzɪŋ/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbpresent participle and gerund of downsize

nounAn act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.

Corporations are downsizing and reducing the amount of profits they put back into R&D.
After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's ____ led to the layoff of many loyal employees last month.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Corporations are ____ and reducing the amount of profits they put back into R&D.

Etymology tree English downsize English -ing English downsizing From downsize + -ing.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's ____ led to the layoff of many loyal employees last month.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Corporations are ____ and reducing the amount of profits they put back into R&D.

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