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minimize Definition and Meaning in English (minimize definition)

verb
Synonyms:reducelessendecrease
Quick Answer • Definition

Minimize definition: To reduce something, especially something undesirable, to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Definitions of Minimize

  1. 1verb

    To reduce something, especially something undesirable, to the smallest possible amount or degree.

  2. 2verb

    To make something appear less important or significant than it actually is.

Example Sentences

business

“We need to minimize the risks involved in the project.”

casual

“Try to minimize the amount of waste you produce daily.”

formal

“The company aims to minimize its carbon footprint.”

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third person singularminimizes
past tenseminimized
present participleminimizing
nounminimization
adjectiveminimal

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Minimize definition: To reduce something, especially something undesirable, to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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'Minimize' translates to 'minimize' in English. Minimize definition: To reduce something, especially something undesirable, to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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