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. Asa Hutchinson:

   As everyone has indicated, there shouldn't be any change in the date of the election. That is historic. It is constitutional. It is required. And it's up to the states to conduct fair elections with integrity, we are going to do that in Arkansas. We are going to have expanded absentee ballot access. But we want to do it with proper controls and to minimize any fraudulent activity.

2. Richard Greene:

   Wow, ouch ... It actually seems to minimize the importance of water conservation when you're fining the wealthiest municipality $61,000, which is pocket change for most of the people you see walking up and down this street.

3. Deputy Attorney General Raz Nizri:

   The aim was to find the optimal solution that will minimize the infringement of privacy, we do not forget our role in times of emergency. On the one hand, we have to assist the government in order to prevent damage to health and to safeguard the safety of the people. On the other hand, we have to ensure the government acts according to the law while using appropriate and proportionate means.

4. Howard Finkelstein:

   There is no way anyone can minimize the tragedy of what took place, it’s time to mourn ; it’s time to figure outhow to prevent future tragedies.He should spend the rest of his life in prison, but he does not deserve to die.

5. Marije Jongsma:

   Bonded retainers are very commonly used and are a very effective form of retention, since the retainers usually stay in place for an extended period of time, it is very important to find a way to minimize these adverse effects.

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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