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minimize

The manager wants to minimize the risk of errors in the report.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree: To make something as small or as little as possible.
    • To represent something as less important or significant than it really is: To downplay or belittle the value, seriousness, or extent of something.
Usage and Examples
  • To reduce to a minimum:
    • We need to minimize costs to stay within budget.
    • The software allows you to minimize a window on your computer screen.
  • To downplay or belittle:
    • He tried to minimize his role in the mistake, but everyone knew he was responsible.
    • You shouldn't minimize the challenges she faced.
Advanced Usage
  • In computing: Refers to the action of hiding a window on a graphical user interface, typically represented by a minus (-) sign, without closing the program.
    • Minimize all other applications to focus on this one document.
  • In mathematics and optimization: To find the smallest possible value of a function.
    • The goal of the algorithm is to minimize the error function.
Variants and Related Words
  • Minimization (noun): The action or process of minimizing something.
    • The minimization of waste is a key company goal.
  • Minimum (noun/adjective): The least or smallest amount or degree possible.
    • The minimum age for driving is 16.
  • Minimal (adjective): Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.
    • The plan requires minimal effort.
Synonyms
  • Reduce (to make smaller or less in amount).
  • Downplay (to make something appear less important).
  • Belittle (to dismiss as unimportant).
  • Understate (to describe or represent as less than is the case).
Antonyms
  • Maximize (to make as large or great as possible).
  • Exaggerate (to represent as greater than is the case).
  • Emphasize (to give special importance or prominence to).
Phrasal Verbs / Common Collocations
  • Minimize the risk/damage/impact: To reduce the potential for harm or negative effects.
    • Vaccinations help minimize the risk of serious illness.
  • Minimize a window: A specific computing command (as described above).
Related Idioms
  • To play down: This is a near-synonymous phrasal idiom meaning to minimize the importance of something.
    • The government tried to play down the severity of the economic crisis.
minimize

The manager wants to minimize the risk of errors in the report.

Verb
  1. cause to seem less serious; play down
    • Don't belittle his influence
  2. represent as less significant or important
  3. make small or insignificant
    • Let's minimize the risk

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