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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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