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minimize

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪnɪmaɪz]

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Learn how to use minimize in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “problem-solving”

(verb) to make something smaller or less important. It's like trying to make a big mess look neat again or thinking of ways to make a problem seem smaller.

Example

The teacher helped us minimize our distractions so we could concentrate on our homework.

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Ignoring the problems will not minimize their impact; they might get worse.

Example

What strategies can we use to minimize our mistakes during the project?

Context: “risk management”

(verb) to reduce the chance of something bad happening or to lessen the effects of a risk. This means taking steps to keep us safe and avoid big problems.

Example

To minimize the risk of injury, everyone wore helmets during the bike race.

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Not paying attention to safety can maximize the risk rather than minimize it.

Example

How can we minimize the risks when planning the event?

How to pronounce minimize

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪnɪmaɪz]

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