minimize

verb
UK: /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/
US: /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/

  1. To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.

    1. We need to minimize waste.
    2. The new software helps to minimize errors in data entry.

  2. To represent something as being less important or serious than it really is.

    1. He tried to minimize the risks involved.
    2. The government is keen to minimize the extent of the problem.

Synonyms

downplay lessen understate decrease reduce
minimize transitive-verb

  1. To reduce a window on a computer screen to an icon or small size.

    1. I'll minimize the window for now.
    2. She minimized the application to check her email quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "minimize" in English means: To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree., To represent something as being less important or serious than it really is..

The phonetic transcription of "minimize" is /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ in British English and /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "minimize": downplay, lessen, understate, decrease, reduce.

Example usage of "minimize": "We need to minimize waste.". More examples on the page.