What does "dumbsize" mean?

To reduce the number of employees in a business without regard to organizational efficiency, such that its operations become unprofitable or inefficient.

Dumbsize

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Verb

1
To reduce the number of employees in a business without regard to organizational efficiency, such that its operations become unprofitable or inefficient. informal

Etymology

Blend of dumb + downsize.

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