minimize
minimize
Definition
mini·mize (min′i mīz′)
transitive verb -·mized′, -·miz′·ing
- to reduce to a minimum; decrease to the least possible amount, degree, etc.
- to estimate or make appear to be of the least possible amount, value, or importance
min′i·mi·za′·tion noun
min′i·miz′er noun
minimize
Synonyms
minimize
Usage Examples
Object
- aberration: Two ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberration in the entire zoom range while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
- downtime: An advance exchange service is also offered in order to minimize downtime for partners ' customers.
- disruption: To minimize support disruption, however, support battalion elements move in echelons.
- hemarthrosis: The Elbow Cryo/Cuff combines the therapeutic benefits of controlled compression to minimize hemarthrosis and swelling, and cold to minimize pain.
- distortion: The system had to be compromised for the spectator's benefit in ad hoc ways, for example, to minimize perspective distortion.
- risk: To minimize the risk of any clot forming in the heart, aspirin or warfarin may be given.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- due: The key to customer retention, explains Shoe, is to minimize downtime due to needed replacement parts.
- such: It also contains a water repellent that exceeds national standards, thereby minimizing wood damage such as splitting and warping.
Adjective complement
- horizontal: These images are scaled down to minimize horizontal scrolling.
Modifying Another Word
- thereby: It provides a low-impedance supply, thereby minimizing the noise generated by the switching outputs of the device.
- thus: At no time was the angle between the lines allowed to exceed 120 degrees, thus minimizing excessive Tyrolean loadings.
- legally: We will do all that we can to help you legally minimize your VAT exposure on your request.
- greatly: The new system is designed to greatly minimize these effects benefiting the organ and fabric of the church generally.
- therefore: Experts are no longer needed to pull cables through walls and ceilings; therefore minimizing the costs associated with the initial installation.
- often: Technology evolves so rapidly that vendors concentrate on time to market, often minimizing that time by placing a low priority on security features.
Used with why or when
- what: For one thing, do not minimize what Jesus has called you to do.
Preposition: if
- patient: Substantial deterioration in renal function is minimized if the patient is well hydrated.
Present participle complement
- annoy: At the same time, the system was carefully designed to minimize potentially annoying audio spill into nearby residential neighborhoods.
- learn: Reconcile requires minimal initial resource investment and full integration with popular development and testing tools minimizes learning curves and switching tasks.
- round: Polynomials in T are nested to minimize rounding errors.
Browse dictionary entries near minimize
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