minimized Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make small or insignificant
    minimize; minimise.
    • Let's minimize the risk
  2. verb represent as less significant or important
    minimize; downplay; understate; minimise.
  3. verb cause to seem less serious; play down
    minimize; derogate; denigrate; belittle.
    • Don't belittle his influence
  4. adjective satellite reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree

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