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➖minimize

verb
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
minimal minimum
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Meaning

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example Sentences

We should minimize the risks before starting the project.

We need to minimize our expenses this month.

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

Example Expressions

minimize the damage

Synonyms

reduce, lessen, decrease, diminish, cut down
Entry 1
reduce, lessen, decrease, diminish, cut down
Entry 2
reduce, decrease, lessen, diminish
Entry 3
reduce, lessen

Antonyms

maximize, increase, enlarge, expand
Entry 1
maximize, increase, enlarge
Entry 2
maximize, increase, enlarge, expand
Entry 3
maximize, increase

Collocations

minimize risk, minimize cost, minimize damage, minimize error, minimize costs, minimize impact
Entry 1
minimize risk, minimize cost, minimize damage, minimize error
Entry 2
minimize risk, minimize costs, minimize damage, minimize impact

More Example Sentences

We should maximize the advantages and minimize the disadvantages.

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