minimize
verb (used with object)
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
minimizing
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present participleof minimize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She said a variety of CTEH’s practices were aimed at minimizing reports of contamination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
By recovering molecular evidence while minimizing damage to rare fossils, the methods could help researchers investigate ancient human relationships that have remained inaccessible through traditional genetic techniques.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
One alternative is always to buy slowly and in stages, minimizing the painful risk of buying right at the peak.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Scientists would also need to establish an appropriate dose that provides benefits safely while minimizing the risk of harmful interactions with other medications.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I’m not minimizing the wrong that’s being done here. I just...”
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
