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minimalize

American  
[min-uh-muh-lahyz] / ˈmɪn ə məˌlaɪz /
especially British, minimalise

verb (used with object)

minimalized, minimalizing

  1. to make minimal.

    to minimalize tax increases.

Other Word Forms

  • minimalization noun

Etymology

Origin of minimalize

minimal + -ize

Example Sentences

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Playing a team like that, they minimalize your margin for error.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2015

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