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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.

Similar words: reduce, limit

Opposites: maximise

Common phrases: minimise the risk, minimise costs, minimise damage

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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