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MINIMIZATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
Synonyms:
minimisation; minimization
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("minimization" is a kind of...):
decrease; diminution; reduction; step-down (the act of decreasing or reducing something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "minimization"):
tax avoidance (the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods)
Antonym:
maximization (the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position)
Derivation:
minimize (make small or insignificant)
minimize (represent as less significant or important)
minimize (cause to seem less serious; play down)
