compact design

collocation in English

meaningsofcompactanddesign

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compact
adjective
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/kəmˈpækt/us
/kəmˈpækt/
consisting of parts that are positioned together closely or in a tidy way, using very ...
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design
noun
uk
/dɪˈzaɪn/us
/dɪˈzaɪn/
a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work ...
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(Definition ofcompactanddesignfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Given this development, while the overall presentation has acompactdesignin comparison to the adult version, the degree of personal elaboration is reduced.
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It has been also decided to embed the articulated parallelograms that transmit the motion inside the finger body in order to have acompactdesign.
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Such "single-stage" acceleration would enable a morecompactdesignfor a lower cost facility.
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This system allows for over 500 configurations whilst thecompactdesignminimises space requirements.
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The newcompactdesignallowed for great advancement in the bodywork and increasing the car's aerodynamic efficiency at the rear.
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This allowed acompactdesignand low center of gravity in the middle of the vehicle.
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Most featured a sleek silver and blackcompactdesign.
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The cylinder head was acompactdesignwith round intake and exhaust ports.
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Thecompactdesignalso leaves more room available for farming and grazing.
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The vessels had acompactdesign, with a high mast and large turrets for main and secondary artillery.
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The new kitchen was located in the basement, enhancing thecompactdesignof the house.
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Thermal analysis of electrical machines is becoming ever more important due to the increasing drive for energy efficiency andcompactdesignmachines.
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Thanks to itscompactdesign, it can be carried around easily.
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Theircompactdesignmade them difficult to maintain, and they tended to leak oil into their generators.
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The endurance, automation and economy are more important, as well as thecompactdesignof this power-plant.
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It featurescompactdesign, minimum overall dimensions, small weight, very good accuracy, and fire stability.
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Itscompactdesign, ease of use, and excellent optical quality set the standard for several decades of underwater imaging.
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Repairs were expensive and time-consuming, and were made more difficult by thecompactdesignthat placed critical components in inaccessible locations.
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Because of theircompactdesignand overhead camshafts, these engines were lighter and more powerful than comparable engines of the time.
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