minimize
verb (used with object)
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
minimise
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a variation of
minimize.
Example Sentences
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The university said it "anticipates the majority of classes will run as normal" from Monday and that it would seek to minimise the impact of strike action on students.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
It added that it was providing "regulatory flexibility" to help manage temporary storage pressures and would "continue to support efforts across the sector to restore treatment capacity and minimise disruption".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
"The only way to minimise harm is to cut emissions now... not to delay action with speculative techno-fixes," said Lili Fuhr from campaign organisation CIEL.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
He wrote that while the court "does not seek to minimise or disregard the pain" felt, the injuries "do not qualify as disabilities" under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
He did not minimise the greatness of his condescension in coming aboard the yacht; he listened gloomily to the explanations of Lord Derryclare.
From In Mr. Knox's Country by Martin Ross
