Minimization

//ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent. countable, uncountable

    "companies should engage in risk minimization"

  2. 2
    the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position wordnet
  3. 3
    The tendency to present events as trivial or unimportant; trivialization countable, uncountable

    "the minimization of racial experiences by peers"

  4. 4
    The process of finding the minimum value of a function. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
belittlingdepreciationdisparagementminimisationtrivialization

Example

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"Freegans employ a range of strategies for practical living based on our principles; these include waste reclamation, waste minimization, eco-friendly transportation, rent-free housing, going green and working less."

Etymology

From minimize + -ation.

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