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pocket-size

/ˈpɒk.ɪt.saɪz/

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adjective

B1formalcommon/ˈpɒk.ɪt.saɪz/

Describes something small enough to fit in a pocket; often used to refer to compact or portable items.

ruОписывает что-то достаточно маленькое, чтобы поместиться в карман; часто используется для обозначения компактных или портативных предметов.esDescribe algo lo suficientemente pequeño como para caber en un bolsillo; se usa a menudo para referirse a objetos compactos o portátiles.frSe dit de quelque chose d'assez petit pour tenir dans une poche ; souvent utilisé pour désigner des objets compacts ou portables.deBeschreibt etwas, das klein genug ist, um in eine Tasche zu passen; wird oft für kompakte oder tragbare Gegenstände verwendet.ptDescreve algo pequeno o suficiente para caber no bolso; costuma ser usado para indicar objetos compactos ou portáteis.zh形容某物足够小,可以放进衣袋里;常用于指紧凑、便携、袖珍的物品。arيصف شيئًا صغيرًا بما يكفي ليدخل في الجيب، ويُستعمل غالبًا للإشارة إلى الأشياء المدمجة أو المحمولة.

  1. Small enough to carry B1 formal

    Designed to be small enough to fit into a pocket, making it highly portable.

    • She bought a pocket-size notebook for her daily notes.
    • The new pocket-size camera fits easily in a jacket.
    • He prefers pocket-size books for reading on the train.

    ruКарманныйesde bolsillofrde format pochedeTaschenformatptDe bolsozh袖珍的arجَيْبي

    Synonymes: compacthandyminiaturepocketableportablesmall

    Antonymes: bulkygigantichugeimmenselargeoversized

  2. Limited in scope or scale B2 informal

    Describing something that is small, modest, or restricted in size, capacity, or influence.

    • They started a pocket-size business from their garage.
    • The project was a pocket-size version of the larger initiative.
    • Her pocket-size collection of stamps was surprisingly valuable.

    ruНебольшой по масштабуesde bolsillofrde petite enverguredevon geringem AusmaßptDe pequeno portezh规模小arمحدود النطاق

    Synonymes: compactlimitedminiatureminormodestrestrictedsmall-scaletiny

    Antonymes: extensivefull-sizegrandlarge-scalesubstantial

  • more pocket-size comparative form
  • most pocket-size superlative form