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- [skeyl-doun]
- /ˈskeɪlˌdaʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skeyl-doun]
- /ˈskeɪlˌdaʊn/
Definition of scaledown word
- noun scaledown a reduction in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion: a scaledown of military expenditures. 1
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Origin of scaledown
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; noun use of verb phrase scale down
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Parts of speech for Scaledown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scaledown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scaledown usage trend in Literature
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