minimize
verb (used with object)
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
minimizing
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present participleof minimize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Scientists can therefore observe living cells for longer periods while minimizing the risk of disturbing or damaging them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Clear, shallow water also allowed researchers to monitor individual sharks from above while minimizing interference with their natural behavior.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
One alternative is always to buy slowly and in stages, minimizing the painful risk of buying right at the peak.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Tokenized trading will also support traded companies seeking innovative ways to reach investors, while also easing the movement of assets between different corners of the market and minimizing “isolated pools of liquidity,” the exchange said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Holly had enough on-the-job experience to realize that she was under fire, and immediately curled her elfin frame into a ball, minimizing the target.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
