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Minimization

 [min-uh-mahyz]   Origin

min·i·mize

   [min-uh-mahyz]
verb (used with object), -mized, -miz·ing.
1.
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
2.
to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.
Also, especially British, min·i·mise.

Origin:
1795–1805; minim(um) + -ize

Related forms
min·i·mi·za·tion, noun
min·i·miz·er, noun
un·min·i·mized, adjective
un·min·i·miz·ing, adjective

Can be confused: minimal, minimize, minimum, minuscule, minutia (see usage note at minuscule).
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minimize or minimise (ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz)
 
—vb
1.  to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount: to minimize a risk
2.  to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle: to minimize someone's achievements
 
minimise or minimise
 
—vb
 
minimi'zation or minimise
 
—n
 
minimi'sation or minimise
 
—n
 
'minimizer or minimise
 
—n
 
'minimiser or minimise
 
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minimize
1802, first recorded in Bentham; see minimum + -ize.
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