Minimize — synonyms, minimize antonyms, definition

1. minimize (Verb)

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minimize (Verb) — Make small or insignificant. ex. "Let's minimize the risk"

minimize (Verb) — Represent as less significant or important. ex. "Again the raw growth numbers minimize the gain in economic well-being"

minimize (Verb) — Cause to seem less serious; play down. ex. "Don't minimize his influence"

minimize (Verb) — (computing) cause a window to show on screen as a small icon (without closing the program).

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