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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"We will slowly learn to minimise its negative impacts, so its positive aspects can better serve humanity and offer greater convenience," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
"However moving forwards, we need additional funding to maintain this high level of provision and effectively minimise Neets in our community."
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 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
Xi said that "the most urgent task is doing everything possible to search for and rescue the missing people... quickly treat injured people and minimise casualties to the greatest extent possible", according to CCTV.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
To sneak ashore by night was to increase the danger of resistance and to minimise the authority of the attack.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
