minify

verb

min·​i·​fy ˈmi-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce minify (audio)
minified; minifying

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To improve page load speed, consider reducing image sizes, minifying code and enabling browser caching. 2. Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin minus less + English -ify

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minify was in 1874

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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minify. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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