Definitions for minimize
ˈmɪn əˌmaɪzmin·i·mize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimize, minimiseverb

   make small or insignificant

   "Let's minimize the risk"

2. understate, minimize, minimise, downplayverb

   represent as less significant or important

3. minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogateverb

   cause to seem less serious; play down

   "Don't belittle his influence"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimizeverb

   To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimizeverb

   To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

2. minimizeverb

   To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

   I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.

3. Etymology: From Latin

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1. minimize

   To minimize means to reduce something to its least possible amount, degree, or level. This could refer to reducing costs, risks, time spent, or any other type of resource or factor. It is often used in the context of problem-solving, decision-making, or optimizing processes or systems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Minimizeverb

   to reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimize

   A condition wherein normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency shall not be delayed.

Matched Categories

1. • Decrease

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimize in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of minimize in a Sentence

1. Rachelle Fisher:

   The industry has shown a willingness to address and minimize these sorts of issues.

2. Andrew Rokito:

   As a profession we prescribe too many narcotics for too many patients, barring unusual circumstances, we should be able to get a good handle on patients’ pain after surgery and minimize their opioid use.

3. Richard Isaacson:

   People at risk still need to pay careful attention to nutrition labels, when it comes to nutrition labels, the fewer ingredients, the better ! Focus on natural whole food, and minimize or avoid those that are highly processed.

4. Joshua Copel:

   I think it's really important for women not to be scared of hospitals right now, hospitals are totally aware and doing everything they can to minimize the risks of women getting sick with Covid-19 and other things.

5. Richard Kruger:

   The whole objective is to minimize the amount of barrels that are exposed to Alberta and the price discounts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=minimize
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=minimize
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Minimize
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimize
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=minimize