Main Entry: min·i·mize

Pronunciation: \ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): min·i·mized; min·i·miz·ing

Date: 1825

1 : to reduce or keep to a minimum
2 : to underestimate intentionally : play down, soft-pedal <minimizing losses in our own forces while maximizing those of the enemy>

— min·i·mi·za·tion \ˌmi-nə-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— min·i·miz·er \ˈmi-nə-ˌmī-zər\ noun