minimization

min·i·mize

M0316100 (mĭn′ə-mīz′)tr.v. min·i·mized, min·i·miz·ing, min·i·miz·es 1. To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.2. To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size: minimized the magnitude of the crisis.

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[From minimum.]

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min′i·mi·za′tion (-mĭ-zā′shən) n.min′i·miz′er n.

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Noun

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minimization - the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or positionminimisationreduction, step-down, diminution, decrease - the act of decreasing or reducing somethingtax avoidance - the minimization of tax liability by lawful methodsmaximation, maximisation, maximization - the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position

minimization

nounThe act or an instance of belittling:belittlement, denigration, deprecation, depreciation, derogation, detraction, disparagement.

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ελαχιστοποίηση