Definitions

1. verb

to reduce the size, cost, or quality of something, especially a business or product, to make it more competitive or profitable

“The company decided to downscale its operations in order to cut costs and increase efficiency.”

2. verb

to reduce the level or amount of something, such as a service or a feature

“The airline downscaled its meal service to reduce costs.”

3. noun

a reduction in the size, cost, or quality of something

“The downscaling of the project led to significant cost savings.”