scale down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To reduce the size of something whilst maintaining proportion.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To reduce the cost or scope of a process, or the amount spent on something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scale down” mean?
To reduce the size of something whilst maintaining proportion.
Is “scale down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.