memperkecil

Word tier 4

Meanings

to scaledown or downsizeVerb

to belittle, disparage, or underestimate someone or somethingVerb

Kita perlu memperkecil saiz gambar ini sebelum memuat naik ke laman web.B1
We need to reduce the size of this image before uploading it to the website.
Syarikat itu terpaksa memperkecil skop projek tersebut kerana kekurangan dana.B2
The company had to downsize the scope of the project due to a lack of funds.

kecilmemperkecilmeN-peR-to scaledown or downsize

Other family forms

mengecilmeN-to become smaller in size or shrink
sekecilse-as small as
terkecilteR-smallest
dikecilkandi-root-kanto be made smaller in physical size or dimension
mengecilkanmeN-root-kanto make something smaller in size or dimensions
pengecilanpeN-root-anthe process of making something smaller in size or physical dimensions
kecil-kecilan-anon a small scale; in a modest way

Kita perlu memperkecil saiz gambar ini sebelum memuat naik ke laman web.B1
We need to reduce the size of this image before uploading it to the website.
Syarikat itu terpaksa memperkecil skop projek tersebut kerana kekurangan dana.B2
The company had to downsize the scope of the project due to a lack of funds.
Pihak pengurusan memutuskan untuk memperkecil skala projek tersebut bagi menjimatkan kos.B2
The management decided to scale down the project to save costs.
Pereka hiasan dalaman itu mencadangkan agar kita memperkecil susunan perabot supaya ruang tamu nampak lebih luas.B2
The interior designer suggested that we scale down the furniture arrangement so the living room looks more spacious.

Jangan sesekali memperkecil usaha yang telah dilakukan oleh rakan sepasukan kita.B2
Never belittle the efforts made by our teammates.
Kita tidak boleh memperkecil keupayaan pihak lawan walaupun mereka nampak lemah.B1
We must not underestimate the opponent's ability even though they look weak.
Sikap suka memperkecil bakat orang lain hanya akan menunjukkan rasa rendah diri sendiri.B2
The habit of belittling other people's talents will only show one's own insecurity.
Kita tidak sepatutnya memperkecil sumbangan kecil yang diberikan oleh para sukarelawan.B2
We should not belittle the small contributions made by the volunteers.
Guru itu menasihati para pelajar supaya tidak memperkecil impian rakan-rakan mereka.B2
The teacher advised the students not to belittle their friends' dreams.