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There is no denying that downsizing can happen when a company receives private equity funding. It is unfortunate and hard on everyone who is affected.
N. Robert Hammer

Meaning of "downsizing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOWNSIZING

downsizing  [ˈdaʊnsaɪzɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOWNSIZING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Downsizing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOWNSIZING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Layoff

Layoff, also called redundancy in the UK, is the temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or a group of employees for business reasons, such as when certain positions are no longer necessary or when a business slow-down occurs. Originally the term layoff referred exclusively to a temporary interruption in work, as when factory work cyclically falls off. The term however nowadays usually means the permanent elimination of a position, requiring the addition of "temporary" to specify the original meaning. Many synonyms such as downsizing exist, most of which are euphemisms or doublespeak and more abstract descriptions of the process, most of which can also be used for more inclusive processes than that of reducing the number of employees. Downsizing is defined as the "conscious use of permanent personnel reductions in an attempt to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness". Since the 1980s, downsizing has become increasingly common. Indeed, recent research on downsizing in the U.S.

Definition of downsizing in the English dictionary

The definition of downsizing in the dictionary is a reduction of the number of people that a company employs. Other definition of downsizing is a reduction in size.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOWNSIZING


advertising
ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ
appetising
ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ
appetizing
ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ
civilizing
ˈsɪvɪlaɪzɪŋ
compromising
ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ
dehumanizing
diːˈhjuːmənaɪzɪŋ
energizing
ˈenədʒaɪzɪŋ
enterprising
ˈɛntəˌpraɪzɪŋ
merchandising
ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ
mesmerizing
ˈmɛzməraɪzɪŋ
organizing
ˈɔːɡənaɪzɪŋ
rightsizing
ˈraɪtˌsaɪzɪŋ
rising
ˈraɪzɪŋ
sizing
ˈsaɪzɪŋ
socializing
ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ
supersizing
ˈsuːpəsaɪzɪŋ
surprising
səˈpraɪzɪŋ
tantalizing
ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ
uncompromising
ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ
uprising
ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOWNSIZING

downs
downscale
downshift
downshifter
downshifting
downside
downside risk
downsize
downsized
downslide
downslope
downspin
downspout
downstage
downstair
downstairs
downstate
downstater
downstream
downstroke

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOWNSIZING

advertizing
agonizing
amazing
anglicizing
demoralizing
merchandizing
moralizing
nonionizing
nonoxidizing
patronizing
philosophizing
seizing
self-aggrandizing
self-fertilizing
sermonizing
temporizing
unappetizing
unrecognizing
unsympathizing
upsizing
womanizing

Synonyms and antonyms of downsizing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «downsizing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOWNSIZING

Find out the translation of downsizing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of downsizing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «downsizing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

瘦身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

downsizing
570 millions of speakers

English

downsizing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आकार घटाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقليص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сокращение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enxugamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিস্তর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la réduction des effectifs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengurangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Downsizing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダウンサイジング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

축소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Downsizing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tinh giản biên chế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆட்குறைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आकार बदलणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

küçülme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ridimensionamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

downsizing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

скорочення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

downsizing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

downsizing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afskaling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

downsizing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nedbemanning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of downsizing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNSIZING»

The term «downsizing» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.435 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNSIZING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about downsizing

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5 QUOTES WITH «DOWNSIZING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word downsizing.
1
Jim Cramer
The corporate killer downsizing is directly responsive to what the mutual funds have wanted.
2
Susan George
Much of what is called investment is actually nothing more than mergers and acquisitions, and of course mergers and acquisitions are generally accompanied by downsizing.
3
N. Robert Hammer
There is no denying that downsizing can happen when a company receives private equity funding. It is unfortunate and hard on everyone who is affected.
4
David Korten
But in the past, US companies have been able to increase their profits through downsizing in the US, through colonizing other people's resources, and through the increase of globalization.
5
Debbie Stabenow
We've lost 400,000 jobs in Michigan because of downsizing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOWNSIZING»

Discover the use of downsizing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to downsizing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Downsizing: Is Less Still More?
This book is one of the first to provide a thorough study of downsizing from a global perspective. It examines the phenomenon in its entirety, exploring how it is initiated and what the process of downsizing looks like.
Cary L. Cooper, Alankrita Pandey, James Campbell Quick, 2012
2
Downsizing Prisons: How to Reduce Crime and End Mass ...
Argues that prison growth is not related to an increase in public safety and offers proposals for changing parole policy, reducing punitive sentences, and creating drug treatment programs in lieu of prison sentences for low-level drug ...
Michael Jacobson, 2005
3
Downsizing Issues: The Impact on Employee Morale and ...
This book examines the impact of downsizing on employee morale and productivity. The purpose of this study was to provide insight on the perception of the work environment in light of downsizing in California and Illinois.
Bonita J. Manson, 2000
4
Downsizing the U.S.A.
In this trenchant analysis of American society, Thomas Naylor and William Willimon take an unabashed stance against the belief that "bigger is better" and contend that there is a price to be paid for our uncritical affirmation of bigness.
Thomas H. Naylor, 1997
5
Downsizing the Federal Government
The federal government is running large budget deficits, spending too much, and heading toward a financial crisis.
Chris R. Edwards, 2005
6
Downsizing: Law and Practice
With Downsizing, you have the tools you need to: - create severance plans and communication kits -develop exit incentive plans and kits - schedule RIF implementation effectively - minimize taxes on RIF benefits -know when collective ...
Ethan Lipsig, Mary C. Dollarhide, 1996
7
Survive Downsizing: How to Keep Your Job and Become ...
Here is a blueprint for individual survival and ultimate success inside the new organization. Learn how to survive downsizing and keep your job while thousands of other talented individuals are losing theirs.
Donald J. Minnick Ph. D., Donald J. Minnick, 2009
8
Organizational Downsizing, Discrimination and Corporate ...
Analyzes the relationship between organizational restructuring and corporate downsizing and a firm's perceived social responsibility and responsiveness.
Zeinab Karake-Shalhoub, 1999
9
HR Skills Series - Downsizing
How do you ensure each person is treated with respect and dignity? Garber gives his insight into this sensitive area as well as advice such as: Don't blame yourself.
Peter R. Garber, 2008
10
Downsizing Democracy: How America Sidelined Its Citizens and ...
In Downsizing Democracy, Matthew A. Crenson and Benjamin Ginsberg describe how the once powerful idea of a collective citizenry has given way to a concept of personal, autonomous democracy.
Matthew A. Crenson, Benjamin Ginsberg, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOWNSIZING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term downsizing is used in the context of the following news items.
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JBLM will lose 1250 soldiers in Army downsizing, sources say
Joint Base Lewis-McChord has two Stryker brigades, each with about 4,000 soldiers. An Army downsizing plan being circulated today on ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
2
Downsizing IHT protection will stop market cooling
Money Management is the professional's independent adviser, winning 50 awards over the years. It contains the renowned Money ... «FT Adviser, Jul 15»
3
Downsizing effectively means making a plan
Downsizing buyers invariably go through an exercise whereby they visualize themselves in this new lifestyle yet envision bringing all their ... «Community Advocate, Jul 15»
4
Chance: Downsizing the big parts of my life
There comes a time in our lives when we start to downsize. Sometimes it's a conscious move, sometimes it's subconscious, but almost always ... «Broomfield Enterprise, Jul 15»
5
Effects of Microsoft downsizing still unknown in Hungary
It is not yet known how Microsoftʼs recently announced global restructuring and downsizing of approximately 7,800 positions will affect the ... «Budapest Business Journal, Jul 15»
6
Downsizing Doesn't Have to be Difficult
For those who need some guidance in preparing for a downsizing move, Senior Downsizing Experts Ingrid and John Sullivan will present a ... «PR.com, Jul 15»
7
Tredegar Downsizing Film Products Facility in Lake Zurich, IL
Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG) announced that Tredegar Film Products will downsize its manufacturing facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois. «Benzinga, Jul 15»
8
College of Communications faculty, staff plan downsizing day
Organizers of a first-ever downsizing and sustainability effort in the College of Communications expect it to be a dirty and noisy effort ... «Penn State News, Jul 15»
9
Encourage downsizing, increase affordability says agency head
Sydney's housing affordability could be improved if retirees and elderly people were presented with housing options that make downsizing ... «Your Investment Property Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Downsizing workforce inevitable as PH TV surfs the digital wave
DOUBLE-EDGED DIGITIZATION. Most TV networks in the Philippines are forced to downsize their workforce and spend more to stay afloat in ... «Rappler, Jul 15»

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