minimized US
ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪzd
See also: minimised (UK)
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Definition of minimized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
reductionUSreduced to the smallest possible size or amountUS
  • The minimized image took up less space.
diminished reduced
2.
severityUSmade less serious or severeUS
  • The minimized impact helped the project succeed.
diminished reduced
3.
importanceRareUSlowered in importance or significanceRareUS
  • The minimized role was less demanding.
diminished lessened reduced
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Origin of minimized

Latin, minimus (smallest) + -ize (to make)

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society
social environment where sexual assault is excused or minimized
downplay
downplayed or minimized in importance

Examples of minimized in a sentence

  • Her minimized role in the project was unexpected.
  • The minimized risks allowed the team to proceed confidently.
  • With minimized damage, the repairs were quick and easy.
  • The minimized impact was barely noticeable.
  • Her minimized responsibilities allowed more free time.

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  1. French:réduit, atténué, ...
  2. German:verkleinert, verringert, ...
  3. Italian:ridotto, attenuato, ...
  4. Spanish:minimizado, disminuido, ...
  5. Portuguese:reduzido, diminuído, ...
  6. Chinese:最小化的, 降低的, ...
  7. Japanese:最小化された, 最小限に抑えられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَغَّر, مخفف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוּזְעָר, שֶׁחוּמְרָתוֹ הוּפְחֲתָה, ...
  10. Russian:минимизированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мінімізований, знижений, ...
  12. Hindi:न्यूनतम किया हुआ, कम किया हुआ, ...
minimize US
ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz
See also: minimise (UK)

Definition of minimize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
reduceUSmake something as small as possibleUS
  • We need to minimize our expenses this month.
decrease diminish reduce
2.
safetyUSreduce a risk or problem to the lowest levelUS
  • We must minimize the risks in this project.
diminish lessen reduce
3.
diminishUSassign something to a less important statusUS
  • The manager tried to minimize the issue during the meeting.
devalue diminish downgrade
4.
technologyTECH.USremove a window from the main display areaTECH.US
  • Click the button to minimize the window.
conceal hide
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Origin of minimize

Latin, minimus (smallest) + -ize (to make)

Examples of minimize in a sentence

  • Efforts to minimize pollution have been successful.
  • They worked hard to minimize the environmental impact.
  • New strategies are needed to minimize the threat.
  • Don't minimize her contribution to the project.
  • The report minimized the safety concerns.
  • To minimize the app, swipe down on your screen.

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  1. French:réduire, relativiser, ...
  2. German:minimieren, senken, ...
  3. Italian:ridurre, ridurre al minimo, ...
  4. Spanish:minimizar, restar importancia a, ...
  5. Portuguese:minimizar, reduzir, ...
  6. Chinese:尽量减少, 减少, ...
  7. Japanese:最小限に抑える, 軽減する, ...
  8. Arabic:قَلَّلَ, خفض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמַזְעֵר, לְצַמְצֵם, ...
  10. Russian:минимизировать, свести к минимуму, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зменшити, зменшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:न्यूनतम करना, कम करके दिखाना, ...

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