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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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
Its investment objectives state it must minimise its exposure to "fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions" where possible.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Only six people were allowed into the courtroom to minimise the impact on her mental health.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
As difficult as it is to overcome a man-to-man press executed as well as Brighton's, Arteta's track record suggests he will likely find ways to minimise its effectiveness against his side.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But dangers loom ahead that we must not, dare not, try to minimise.
From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Gordon Stables
