DOWNSCALE


Meaning of DOWNSCALE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: down (II) + scale (VIII)

: to cut back in size or scope

the recession forced us to downscale vacation plans

II. adjective (or adverb)

Etymology: down (III) + scale (VII)

: lower in class, income, or quality

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