Added 9 October 2026
minimize
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ verb
In Latin: abscondo, obscuro Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about minimize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
We have to minimize the budget.
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To relegate or assign (something) to a less insignificant status; diminish.
The insurance adjuster tried to minimize the extent of the damage to lessen the company's exposure to liability.
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To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.