minimization
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min·i·mize
(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.
[From minimum.]
min′i·mi·za′tion (-mĭ-zā′shən) n.
min′i·miz′er n.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() tax avoidance - the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods maximation, maximisation, maximization - the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position |
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minimization
nounThe act or an instance of belittling:
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