minimize
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Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ or /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ or /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/
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Verb[change]
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- (transitive) If you minimize something, you make it as small as possible.
- We should take all steps to minimize the risk of disease.
- We are trying to minimize pollution by using bikes instead of our car.
- These steps will help us to minimize the time and cost of transporting materials.