minimise

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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., esp. 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

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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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minimise
verb
1.	represent as less significant or important [syn: understate] [ant: amplify]
2.	make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk" [syn: minimize] [ant: maximise]

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