minimize
verb
min·i·mize
ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz 
minimized; minimizing
1
: to reduce or keep to a minimum
minimize costs
minimize delays
2
: to underestimate intentionally : play down, soft-pedal
minimizing losses in our own forces while maximizing those of the enemy
3
: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selected
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Examples of minimize in a Sentence
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.
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
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—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Try to reduce high blood pressure, manage diabetes and cholesterol, avoid smoking, and minimize alcohol intake.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2025
These factors work together to create a solid foundation for profitability and scalability, making these businesses an attractive choice for entrepreneurs looking to minimize risk and maximize success.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Make every inch count Lee Waters, owner and creative director of Lee Waters Design in Midlothian, Va., is always looking for ways to minimize clutter and make better use of vertical space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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minimize
verb
min·i·mize
ˈmin-ə-ˌmīz
minimized; minimizing
1
: to make as small as possible
minimize the chance of error
2
a
: to place a low estimate on
minimized their losses
b
: to make (something) seem little or unimportant : belittle
minimized their opponent's victory
3
: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selected
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