minimize
[ min-uh-mahyz ]
/ ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /
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verb (used with object), min·i·mized, min·i·miz·ing.
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.
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Also especially British, min·i·mise .
OTHER WORDS FROM minimize
min·i·mi·za·tion, nounmin·i·miz·er, nounun·min·i·mized, adjectiveun·min·i·miz·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for minimize
minimize
minimise
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amountto minimize a risk
to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittleto minimize someone's achievements
Derived forms of minimize
minimization or minimisation, nounminimizer or minimiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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