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
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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
While the knowledge base is there, enterprises are challenged with how to implement agentic AI in a manner that maximizes the benefits while minimizing risks related to biased outputs and security.
—Sateesh Seetharamiah, Forbes.com, 18 July 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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