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- Dictionarymin·i·mize/ˈminəˌmīz/
verb
- 1. reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree: "the aim is to minimize costs" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of MINIMIZE is to reduce or keep to a minimum. How to use minimize in a sentence.
MINIMIZE definition: 1. to reduce something to the least possible level or amount: 2. to make something seem less…. Learn more.
verb. to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount. to minimize a risk. to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle. to minimize someone's achievements.
to reduce something to the smallest possible level or amount: We rented an office in the cheap part of town to minimize costs. You should spread your investments to minimize the risk of large losses. The airline is trying to minimize the impact of the strike on the public.
The verb minimize describes making something smaller or less serious. It typically refers to something negative that is being reduced, like when you eat at home instead of in restaurants to minimize expenses.
If you minimize a risk, problem, or unpleasant situation, you reduce it to the lowest possible level, or prevent it increasing beyond that level.
Minimize definition: To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.
Definition of minimize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle. Discover More. Other Words From. min i·mi·za tion noun. min i·miz er noun. un·min i·mized adjective. un·min i·miz ing adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins.
How to use . minimize in a sentenceWe coo over how cute our cat is and minimize the drudgery of cleaning the litter box.
