ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Minimization

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Minimization is a noun meaning The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.

Meaning

The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.

More Meanings

  1. (psychology) The tendency to present events as trivial or unimportant; trivialization
  2. (mathematics) The process of finding the minimum value of a function.

Example Sentences

companies should engage in risk minimization
the minimization of racial experiences by peers

Word Forms

Synonyms for minimization

Depending on context, synonyms include minimisation.

Antonyms for minimization

Common opposites include maximization, maximisation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include minimisation, reduced, reduction, reducing, reduce, downplaying.

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