Meaning & Definition of Minimize in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To make something as small as possible.

  Example Sentence: She tried to minimize the damage from the storm.

• Definition: To reduce the importance of something.

  Example Sentence: He wanted to minimize the impact of the criticism he received.

• Definition: To lessen the size, extent, or quantity of something.

  Example Sentence: The goal is to minimize costs while maintaining quality.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'minimus', meaning 'smallest'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• minimize risks: to reduce the chances of loss or harm
• minimize costs: to lower expenses
• minimize clutter: to reduce unnecessary items or mess

Translations

• Spanish: minimizar

• French: minimiser

• German: minimieren

• Russian: минимизировать

Related Words

• minimization: the act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount

• minimal: contributing to the least amount; very small

• minimum: the least quantity or degree

Slang Meanings of minimize

• Meaning: to downplay

  Example Sentence: Stop minimizing your achievements; you worked hard for them.

• Meaning: to make something seem less important

  Example Sentence: He was just minimizing the situation to make it sound better.