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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Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Maricopa, Pima, Coconino and other counties shared insights from those discussions among themselves to coordinate efforts to minimize lines.
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Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
This method, which is based on the idea of moving to where the hottest deer sign and action can be found, is used by many hunters who decide to minimize their hunting gear footprint and overall carry weight.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Maricopa, Pima, Coconino and other counties shared insights from those discussions among themselves to coordinate efforts to minimize lines.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
To minimize risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises hunters in CWD-positive regions to test their game before consuming it.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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