Minimize - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- cause to seem less serious; play down (syn: belittle, denigrate, derogate)
Extra examples
We need to minimize the chance of error.
The company will work to minimize costs.
I don't want to minimize the contributions he has made to the company.
During the interview, she minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths.
Please minimize all open windows.
Click the square icon again to minimize the window.
Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.
The rail company is bringing in more trains in an effort to minimize disruption to travellers.
We must not minimize the problem of racial discrimination.
Click on the top of the window to minimize it.
Let's minimize the risk
We need to minimize network downtime.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: minimize
he/she/it: minimizes
present participle: minimizing
past tense: minimized
past participle: minimized
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