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mini

US /ˈmɪni/

adjective Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

smaller than normal or of a compact size

Used in marketing terms like 'mini-series', 'mini-van', 'mini-break'.

Examples

The hotel room includes a mini refrigerator and a coffee maker.

Synonyms

  • miniatureof a much smaller size than normal
  • compactclosely and neatly packed together; taking up little space
  • small-scalelimited in extent, size, or scope

Collocations

  • Easy mini market
    a small convenience store providing basic household goods
  • Medium reserve a mini conference room
    to book a compact meeting room for a small group
  • Hard mini budget announcement by chancellor
    an interim fiscal statement presented by a finance minister
  • Very Hard embark on a mini crusade against red tape
    to launch a campaign aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.