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minimizing

 

[ ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematical optimization

Minimizing refers to the process of finding the minimum value of a function. It is a key concept in mathematical optimization, where the goal is to find the best solution from a set of feasible solutions.

Synonyms

decreasing, lowering, reducing

Examples of usage

  • Minimizing the cost function is essential in supply chain management.
  • Engineers use optimization algorithms for minimizing energy consumption.
  • We need to focus on minimizing errors in the data analysis process.

Translations

Translations of the word "minimizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minimizando

🇮🇳 घटाना

🇩🇪 minimieren

🇮🇩 mengurangi

🇺🇦 мінімізування

🇵🇱 minimalizowanie

🇯🇵 最小化する

🇫🇷 minimiser

🇪🇸 minimizando

🇹🇷 minimize etme

🇰🇷 최소화하기

🇸🇦 تقليل

🇨🇿 minimalizování

🇸🇰 minimalizovanie

🇨🇳 最小化

🇸🇮 minimiziranje

🇮🇸 lágmarka

🇰🇿 азайту

🇬🇪 მინიმიზაცია

🇦🇿 minimallaşdırma

🇲🇽 minimizando

Etymology

The word 'minimizing' originated from the Latin word 'minimus,' meaning smallest or least. Over time, it evolved to be used in various fields, including mathematics, engineering, and business, to describe the process of reducing something to its minimum value or level.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,748, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.