minimize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.
verb
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to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount
to minimize a risk
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to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle
to minimize someone's achievements
Other Word Forms
- minimization noun
- minimizer noun
- unminimized adjective
- unminimizing adjective
Etymology
Origin of minimize
Example Sentences
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Taking assets out of trusts also can minimize capital-gains taxes for beneficiaries.
From Barron's
A big challenge for companies wanting to restructure is how to minimize disruption and maintain the morale of employees sticking around.
But he cautions that “healthcare can’t tolerate significant errors. We have to minimize the errors, the hallucinations, the confabulations, the BS and the sycophancy” that AI technology commonly displays.
From Los Angeles Times
WSJ | Buy Side: Tax planning advisers help clients minimize liability, navigate complex tax rules and integrate tax-efficient strategies into their financial plans.
“We can minimize sensory input. ... That might be the difference between them being able to stay calm and them taking off.”
From Los Angeles Times
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