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MINIMIZE

\mˈɪnɪmˌa͡ɪz], \mˈɪnɪmˌa‍ɪz], \m_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_m_ˌaɪ_z]\

Definitions of MINIMIZE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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belittle; "Don't belittle his influence"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

belittle; "Don't belittle his influence"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To reduce to the smallest degree, part or proportion; to undervalue; as, do not minimize the importance of being on time.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

To reduce to the smallest possible proportion: to diminish.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To reduce to the smallest possible.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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