单词	minimized
释义	minimize verb min·​i·​mize ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz  minimized; minimizing transitive verb 1 : to reduce or keep to a minimum minimize costs minimize delays 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 minimization ˌmi-nə-mə-ˈzā-shən  noun minimizer ˈmi-nə-ˌmī-zər  noun Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry denigrate deprecate depreciate derogate diminish dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We need to minimize the chance of error. The company will work to minimize costs. I don't want to minimize the contributions he has made to the company. During the interview, she minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths. Please minimize all open windows. Recent Examples on the Web To help keep residents safe and minimize damage to homes and businesses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains nationwide maps that indicate the risk of flooding in various areas. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 During the shutdown, officials recommend residents eliminate all outdoor irrigation, stop mowing their lawns and minimize the use of their lawns for parking vehicles and recreation. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Jane wants to minimize taxes and maximize benefits for her heirs and chosen charities. Laura Saunders, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Kane owns a brand that makes women’s health vitamins aiming to help improve hormones and minimize PMS symptoms. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 But good cybersecurity habits can minimize the risks, experts say. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, the state’s Drought Management Task Force recommended that Cape Cod also receive that designation, which urges residents and businesses to minimize water use and stop all non-essential outdoor watering. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 These green building choices minimize negative impacts on the environment, create homes that work smarter and more efficiently, and make the most of natural and sustainable resources. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Blasting and heavy excavation can occur only during daylight hours, and Granite must take precautions to minimize and monitor seismic disturbances. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition minimize verb min·​i·​mize ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz  minimized; minimizing 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 minimized 1 of 2 adjective as in undersized Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance undersized tiny small bitty puny pocket miniature wee mini undersize teeny minute smallish diminutive dinky stunted bantam teeny-weeny slight compact dumpy flat squat stubby stumpy pygmy pocket-sized scrubby pocket-size squatty little pint-sized dwarf petite pint-size short low dwarfish half-pint low-slung low-lying sawed-off Antonyms & Near Antonyms high lifted elevated raised tall uplifted lofty towering upswept large altitudinous statuesque sizeable sizable outsized bulky oversized voluminous big oversize outsize rangy hefty lanky gangling largish high-rise hulking gangly See More minimized 2 of 2 verb past tense of minimize as in dismissed to express scornfully one's low opinion of sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory Synonyms & Similar Words dismissed diminished criticized denigrated discounted disparaged derogated belittled decried depreciated denounced dumped on disliked condemned deprecated cried down ran down bad-mouthed wrote off talked down played down poor-mouthed trashed scolded vilipended trash-talked discredited kissed off dissed maligned abused put down censured vilified slandered disgraced reprehended discommended aspersed defamed traduced ripped slurred disapproved (of) reprobated Antonyms & Near Antonyms magnified applauded praised approved extolled exalted lauded recommended favored endorsed glorified sanctioned acclaimed indorsed complimented commended countenanced eulogized See More
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