Minimize: meaning, definitions and examples

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minimize

[ ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz ]

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mathematics

To make as small as possible; to reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, lower, reduce

Examples of usage

By using calculus, we can minimize the function to find the optimal solution.
We need to minimize the error in our calculations to improve accuracy.

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organization

To reduce or keep to a minimum; to make as small as possible.

Synonyms

curtail, cut down, lessen, mitigate

Examples of usage

The company is working to minimize its environmental impact.
We aim to minimize any disruptions to the schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "minimize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minimizar

🇮🇳 कम करना

🇩🇪 minimieren

🇮🇩 mengecilkan

🇺🇦 мінімізувати

🇵🇱 minimalizować

🇯🇵 最小化する (さいしょうかする)

🇫🇷 minimiser

🇪🇸 minimizar

🇹🇷 küçültmek

🇰🇷 최소화하다 (choesohwaha)

🇸🇦 تقليل

🇨🇿 minimalizovat

🇸🇰 minimalizovať

🇨🇳 最小化 (zuìxiǎohuà)

🇸🇮 minimalizirati

🇮🇸 lágmarka

🇰🇿 азайту

🇬🇪 მინიმიზაცია (minimizatsia)

🇦🇿 azaltmaq

🇲🇽 minimizar

Word origin

The word 'minimize' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'minimus', meaning smallest. It has been used in mathematical contexts to refer to the process of reducing to the smallest possible amount, and in organizational contexts to refer to keeping something to a minimum.