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"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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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. The FBI bulletin:

   While not all hacking incidents may result in a risk to safety – such as an attacker taking control of a vehicle – it is important that consumers take appropriate steps to minimize risk.

2. Randa Coniglio:

   While some of the Port's information technology systems were compromised by the attack, The Port staff also proactively shut down other systems out of an abundance of caution, the Port has mobilized a team of industry experts and local, regional, state and federal partners to minimize impacts and restore system functionality. The temporary impacts on service to the public are in the areas of park permits, public records requests, and business services.

3. 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.

4. Al Jubeir:

   We will try whatever we can in order to minimize any kind of operations, if push comes to shove and they do not honor the ceasefire, there will be no humanitarian pause.

5. Jen Psaki:

   They're about one dollar more … not to minimize that – any increase in prices is something the President is concerned about … But I just want to be clear that there are [ an ] abundance of turkeys available, what about the rising cost of fuel ? The 20-30 bucks extra people have to use to fill their tank ? .

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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
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=minimize