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minimize
verb min·i·mize \ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz\
: to make (something bad or not wanted) as small as possible
: to treat or describe (something) as smaller or less important than it is
computers : to make (a program's window) change to a very small form that takes almost no room on a computer's screen
min·i·mizedmin·i·miz·ing
Full Definition of MINIMIZE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce or keep to a minimum
2
: to underestimate intentionally : play down, soft-pedal <minimizing losses in our own forces while maximizing those of the enemy>
3
: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selected
— min·i·mi·za·tion \ˌmi-nə-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— min·i·miz·er \ˈmi-nə-ˌmī-zər\ noun
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First Known Use of MINIMIZE
1825
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MINIMIZED Defined for Kids
minimize
verb min·i·mize \ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz\
min·i·mizedmin·i·miz·ing
Definition of MINIMIZE for Kids
1
: to make as small as possible <Safety rules minimized the risks.>
2
: to treat or describe (something) as smaller or less important than it is <Don't minimize the impact of the discovery on science.>
3
: to make (a program's window) change to a very small form that takes little room on a computer screen
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