compact size

collocation in English

meaningsofcompactandsize

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compact
adjective
uk
/kəmˈpækt/us
/kəmˈpækt/
consisting of parts that are positioned together closely or in a tidy way, using very ...
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size
noun
uk
/saɪz/us
/saɪz/
how large or small something or ...
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(Definition ofcompactandsizefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These are generally theircompactsizebut comparatively low generated forces.
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The planetary gear leg is designed for a quadruped which can walk and trot under the following design criteria: high efficiency,compactsizeand high payload / weight ratio.
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We must have regard to a proper balance between democratic control and the relativelycompactsizeof an executive body.
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But it is probably easier for a country ofcompactsizeto show good results.
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Despite itscompactsize, my constituency contains and is bordered by some valuable environments that deserve and, in large part, are receiving the protection that they need.
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This provides acompactsizefor storage and maneuvering.
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High capacity broadband is not needed for such applications; the most important requirements are low power and cost, reliable communication, andcompactsize.
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Its sturdy,compactsizemakes this a versatile pet suited to a wide variety of lifestyles.
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It also comes in acompactsizehence the capital costs could be reduced.
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Thecompactsizeis highly adaptable to many configuration needs and complements existing common low profile mezzanine technology.
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Thecompactsizeof these files has led to their widespread use in computers, mobile phone ringtones, webpage authoring and greeting cards.
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Laptop computers, conversely, offer portability that desktop systems (including small form factor and all-in-one desktops) can not due to theircompactsizeand clamshell design.
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An advantage to this type of coupling, as compared to two universal joints, is itscompactsize.
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Ultracapacitors are being researched heavily because of their high density interior,compactsize, reliability, and high capacitance.
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Since the mid-late 1990s, lasers have achievedcompactsizeand processing frequencies ideal for production environments.
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Plants may be pruned to maintain them at a morecompactsize.
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Weighing 475 g and measuring 83.5 mm x 96.8 mm, it is a popular choice with many photographers because of its light andcompactsize.
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The island has many regular taxis fromcompactsizeto large vans, as well as open-air, covered trucks called safari cabs with bench seats.
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Anacahuita is cultivated as an ornamental for itscompactsizeand showy flowers.
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