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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After Feyi-Waboso's absence from the entirety of England's Six Nations campaign, the decision not to remove him immediately and minimise the damage may be one they regret when the prognosis lands.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Puente said an AI agent would be created to oversee the system and "minimise the possibility of human error", describing the proposal as unprecedented.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Affected practices have been contacted by NHS England with advice on how to maintain business continuity and minimise the impact on patient care.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
South Africa is going to look for alternative markets to minimise the impacts of such an exclusion, Ramaphosa said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The number of boys is kept up to say 30, and they are worked in divisions to minimise their duties.
From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by John Spencer Curwen
