minimization
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/
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minimización
- There are a variety of volunteer programs that encourage pollution prevention and waste minimization.
- waste minimization
- cost minimization
- emission minimization
I really hope there could be a minimization of the loss of lives.
- I really hope there could be a minimization of the loss of lives.
- But it should be a purpose limitation, data minimization.
- That person who does that imposter syndrome fuels their self doubt by gaslighting and minimization.
- And because the objective when you're playing game theory optimal, it's actually it's a loss minimisation thing that you're trying to do.
- And they may actually keep trying to teach the narcissist how to treat them and simply be met back with gaslighting and minimization.
- He said I'm being overdramatic, guess light and what his mother's doing is just constructive criticism, minimization.
- The first one being the minimization and the shame that we have around situations that have happened to us in the past.
Examples
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Nasopharyngeal stenosis can be avoided with minimization of the posterior pillar resection and by avoidance of pharyngeal undermining.
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I really hope there could be a minimization of the loss of lives.
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We have a harm minimization process.
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The law only requires that a program be established and that waste minimization be evaluated.
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The ICC charter requires that companies design and operate facilities "taking into consideration" the minimization of waste generation.
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Therefore, these short-term disposal costs and long-term liability exposure have combined to make waste minimization attractive economically.
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The city implemented a new plan for the minimization of traffic congestion during rush hour.
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Effective minimization of expenses can lead to increased profits for the company.
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The project's success depended on the minimization of errors in the final report.
Synonyms
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3.2
A decrease in size, amount, degree, or price
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2.2
A drop in amount or number
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3.2
A decrease in size, amount, or value
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A decrease in size, amount, or value
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7.9
A decrease in size, amount, or importance
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3.8
A decrease in amount, size, or strength
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4.0
A drop in the number or amount of something
Making something smaller in size so it fits into a small space
To make something less in amount, value, or level
Antonyms
How Small
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Minimization comes from the old Latin root minim- meaning 'small' or 'least', the same root you see in minimum and mini. So, to minimize something is to make it as small or as little as possible, and minimization means the act of reducing something to its smallest level.