minimise
pronunciation
How to pronounce minimise in British English:
UK ['mɪnɪmaɪz]
How to pronounce minimise in American English:
US ['mɪnɪmaɪz]
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- Verb:
- represent as less significant or important
- make small or insignificant
Word Origin
- minimise (v.)
- chiefly British English spelling of minimize. For suffix, see -ize. Related: Minimised; minimising.
Example
- 1. Singer believes we have an obligation to minimise world-wide suffering .
- 2. Some big british firms minimise their tax bills so aggressively that they provoke outrage .
- 3. With this principle in mind , he designed a turntable to minimise acoustic interference .
- 4. Mr obama cannot win in these circumstances , only strive to minimise his losses .
- 5. Banks can minimise their credit risk by vetting borrowers carefully .