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1downscale
verb down·scale \ˈdau̇n-ˌskāl\
: to make (something) smaller
down·scaleddown·scal·ing
Full Definition of DOWNSCALE
transitive verb
: to cut back in size or scope <the recession forced us to downscale vacation plans>
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First Known Use of DOWNSCALE
1945
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Rhymes with DOWNSCALE
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2downscale
adjective
: relating or appealing to people who do not have much money; also : of low quality
Full Definition of DOWNSCALE
: lower in class, income, or quality
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First Known Use of DOWNSCALE
circa 1966
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