# downsize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ · frequency rank #44,174

## Definitions
1. To reduce in size or number.
2. To reduce the workforce of.
3. To terminate the employment of.

## Etymology
From down- + size.

## Easily confused with
- **downtime** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/downsize-vs-downtime)
- **Downie** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/downie-vs-downsize)
- **downside** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/downside-vs-downsize)

## Common misspellings (12)
`ddownsize`, `donwsize`, `downisze`, `downnsize`, `downsiez`, `downsizze`, `downssize`, `downszie`, `dowsnize`, `dowwnsize`, `dwonsize`, `odwnsize`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/downsize