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minimize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'minimize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Minimize [ v. t.]
- To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.

Meaning of 'minimize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . minimize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause to seem less serious; play down
Example in sentence:
  • Don't belittle his influence
Meaning (2):
- make small or insignificant
Example in sentence:
  • Let's minimize the risk