de-emphasize

diːˈɛmfəˌsaɪz
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Translation of de-emphasize from English into Dutch

Verb

tr.
1.

reduce importance

make something less important or prominent
  • The company decided to de-emphasize its traditional product lines in favor of new technologies.Het bedrijf besloot zijn traditionele productlijnen minder te benadrukken ten gunste van nieuwe technologieën.
2.

communication

play down a particular detail
bagatelliseren onderbelichten minder nadruk leggen op
  • She chose to de-emphasize the negative aspects of the report.Ze koos ervoor om de negatieve aspecten van het rapport te bagatelliseren.
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Synonyms and analogies of de-emphasize in English

Examples of de-emphasize in a sentence

  • The school decided to de-emphasize sports in favor of academics.
  • The teacher decided to de-emphasize grades to reduce stress.
  • He tried to de-emphasize his role in the project.

Translations of "de-emphasize" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
bagatelliserenv.
onderbelichtenv.
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