minimization (n.)

"act or process of reducing to the lowest terms or proportions," 1802, from minimize + noun ending -ation.

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"reduce to a minimum, make as little or slight as possible," 1802, first recorded in Bentham; see minimum + -ize. As "to depreciate, treat slightingly," by 1875. Related: Minimized; minimizing.

-ation

ending of some nouns of action; see -ate + -ion.

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Definitions of minimization

minimization (n.)

the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position;

Synonyms: minimisation

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