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downsize vs trim down

trim down vs downsize

downsize and trim down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downsize No No Yes No
trim down No No Yes No
As verbs, trim down is a hypernym of downsize; that is, trim down is a word with a broader meaning than downsize:
  • downsize: (of a company) reduce in size or number of employees
  • trim down: cut down on; make a reduction in
Other hypernyms of downsize include bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back.
downsize (verb) trim down (verb)
(of a company) reduce in size or number of employees cut down on; make a reduction in
design or manufacture in a smaller size
dismiss from work
Difference between downsize and trim down

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