See Also: minimize(medicine)
Minimize(money)
minimize(dictionary)
minimize(dictionary)

minimize (oh)



to reduce something that is difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant to the smallest possible amount or degree
-opposite maximize maximize
::Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.
::The rail company is bringing in more trains in an effort to minimize disruption to travellers.
to make something seem less serious or important than it really is
-synonym play down play down
::We must not minimize the problem of racial discrimination.
to make a document or program on your computer very small when you are not using it but still want to keep it open
-opposite maximize maximize
::Click on the top of the window to minimize it.