minimise
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
minimise means: To make an amount, risk, or effect as small as possible.
verb
MAKE SMALLERB2
To make an amount, risk, or effect as small as possible.
- We must minimise waste.
- Better planning minimised the delays.
- These curtains help minimise noise from the street.
Questions about minimise
What does minimise mean?
To make an amount, risk, or effect as small as possible.
What is minimise in other languages?
Türkçe: en aza indirmek · Español: minimizar · Français: minimiser · Deutsch: minimieren · Italiano: minimizzare · 日本語: 最小限にする
How do you pronounce minimise?
It is pronounced /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/.
How do you use minimise in a sentence?
We must minimise waste. Better planning minimised the delays.
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