Definitions for MINIMIZE
ˈmɪn əˌmaɪzmin·i·mize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimize, minimiseverb

   make small or insignificant

   "Let's minimize the risk"

2. understate, minimize, minimise, downplayverb

   represent as less significant or important

3. minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogateverb

   cause to seem less serious; play down

   "Don't belittle his influence"

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1. minimizeverb

   To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimizeverb

   To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

2. minimizeverb

   To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

   I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.

3. Etymology: From Latin

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1. minimize

   To minimize means to reduce something to its least possible amount, degree, or level. This could refer to reducing costs, risks, time spent, or any other type of resource or factor. It is often used in the context of problem-solving, decision-making, or optimizing processes or systems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Minimizeverb

   to reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimize

   A condition wherein normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency shall not be delayed.

Matched Categories

1. • Decrease

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MINIMIZE in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MINIMIZE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of MINIMIZE in a Sentence

1. Colin Rea:

   I wasn't efficient today, i have to learn to get early contact to minimize pitches.

2. The NATO chief:

   There are disagreements on trade. This is serious. My task is to try to minimize the negative impact on NATO, so far it hasn't impacted on NATO that much. I cannot guarantee that that will not be the case in the future. The transatlantic bond is not one, there are many ties, some of them have been weakened.

3. Julia Brody:

   One great way to reduce your own breast cancer risk is to stay physically active, in addition, women can minimize their exposures to a range of chemicals that are hormone disruptors or carcinogens by keeping house dust levels low and choosing products with safer ingredients.

4. Jurgen Rehm:

   People should not drink for health reasons, if they choose to drink – usually for reasons other than health – they should not exceed two drinks on any given day to minimize their health risks.

5. Cameron Clayton:

   Every business is affected by weather. But for energy companies and their customers, it can mean the difference between whether they can keep the lights on and heat their homes, the ability to layer weather data with satellite and sensor data gives utility companies powerful new insights to help them improve operations and minimize impact on their customers.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=MINIMIZE
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=MINIMIZE
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Minimize
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MINIMIZE
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf