minimization (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *minimization*:
NOUN	act	minimization, minimisation	the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position

English > *minimization*: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaning	The act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position.
Synonym	minimisation
Narrower	tax avoidance	The minimization of tax liability by lawful / lawful methods
Broader	decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down	The act of decreasing or reducing something
Opposite	maximization, maximisation, maximation	The act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
Spanish	minimización
Catalan	minimització
Verbs	minimize	make small or insignificant
	minimize	cause to seem less serious
	minimize	represent as less significant or important

HyperDic: minimization