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minimized

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min·i·mize  (mn-mz)
tr.v. min·i·mized, min·i·miz·ing, min·i·miz·es
1.
a. To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.
b. Usage Problem To reduce. See Usage Note at minimal.
2. To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size: minimized the magnitude of the crisis. See Synonyms at decry.
[From minimum.]
mini·mi·zation (-m-zshn) n.
mini·mizer n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.minimized - reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree
decreased, reduced - made less in size or amount or degree


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