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Definition of minimizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reductionUS reducing something to the smallest possible amountUS
- The minimizing effect of the new policy was evident in the budget.
2.
importancedownplaying the importance or significance of something
- She had a minimizing attitude towards the project's challenges.
Origin of minimizing
Latin, minimus (smallest)
Terms with minimizing included in their meaning
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minimizing action
in the smallest amount or degree that can be done
kindness ethics
showing compassion and kindness, often by minimizing pain or suffering
sexual health
sexual activity minimizing STI risk using protection
minimizing statement
statement making something seem less important than it is
sustainable economy
economy minimizing waste through reuse and recycling
simple living
lifestyle minimizing nonessentials for focus
American football
quarterback minimizing mistakes in a defense-reliant team
efficient manufacturing
manufacturing method minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency
public health
minimizing physical contact to protect public health
photography
material minimizing light reflections in photography
psychology
minimizing the importance of something
mathematics
method minimizing sum of squared residuals
mathematics
statistical technique minimizing squared differences in data fitting
construction
minimizing vibrations in construction
aerodynamics
contour minimizing resistance in fluid
sustainability
eco-friendly economy minimizing environmental impact
hazard control
process of minimizing asbestos hazards in environments
variational theory
calculus area for maximizing or minimizing integrals and other functionals
religion
relating to minimizing papal authority
american football
offensive strategy minimizing time between plays
mathematics
mathematical technique minimizing differences in data fitting
gentle birth
childbirth technique minimizing newborn trauma
birth practice
childbirth method minimizing newborn trauma with dim lighting
mathematics
decision rule minimizing maximum loss or maximizing minimum gain
Examples of minimizing in a sentence
Minimizing waste is crucial for sustainability. His minimizing comments were unhelpful. The minimizing tone of the report was misleading.
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- French:réducteur, minimisant, ...
- German:minimierend, verharmlosend, ...
- Italian:minimizzante, sminuente, ...
- Spanish:minimizando, restando importancia, ...
- Portuguese:redutor, minimizador, ...
- Chinese:最小化的, 轻描淡写, ...
- Japanese:最小化する, 軽視する, ...
- Arabic:مُقَلِّل, مقلل من, ...
- Hebrew:מְמַזְעֵר, מְזַלְזֵל, ...
- Russian:снижающий, преуменьшающий, ...
- Ukrainian:мінімізуючий, зменшуючий значення, ...
- Hindi:न्यूनीकरणकारी, कमतर बताने वाला, ...
Definition of minimize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
reduceUS make something as small as possibleUS
- We need to minimize our expenses this month.
2.
safetyUS reduce a risk or problem to the lowest levelUS
- We must minimize the risks in this project.
3.
diminishUS assign something to a less important statusUS
- The manager tried to minimize the issue during the meeting.
4.
technologyTECH. US remove a window from the main display areaTECH. US
- Click the button to minimize the window.
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.
You can minimize the chat window during the call.
View all translations of minimize
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- French:réduire, relativiser, ...
- German:minimieren, senken, ...
- Italian:ridurre, ridurre al minimo, ...
- Spanish:minimizar, restar importancia a, ...
- Portuguese:minimizar, reduzir, ...
- Chinese:尽量减少, 减少, ...
- Japanese:最小限に抑える, 軽減する, ...
- Arabic:قَلَّلَ, خفض, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַזְעֵר, לְצַמְצֵם, ...
- Russian:минимизировать, свести к минимуму, ...
- Ukrainian:зменшити, зменшувати, ...
- Hindi:न्यूनतम करना, कम करके दिखाना, ...
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