minimize in English dictionary

  • minimize

    Meanings and definitions of "minimize"

    • (transitive) To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
    • (computing) (transitive) To cause a window to disappear without closing the program or file or discarding any data.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
    • verb
      (computing, transitive, graphical user interface)
      To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
    • To make small as possible
    • (computing) To cause a window to disappear
    • To reduce a window to a button on the taskbar by clicking the Minimize button (leftmost button on the right side of the title bar) or by pressing ALT+SPACEBAR and then pressing N.
    • verb
      cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
    • verb
      make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk"
    • verb
      represent as less significant or important

    Synonyms of "minimize" in English dictionary

    minimise, derogate, disparage are the top synonyms of "minimize" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "minimize" in English dictionary

    maximise, maximize, overstate are the top antonyms of "minimize" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of minimize

    • minimize ( third-person singular simple present minimizes, present participle minimizing, simple past and past participle minimized)
    • minimize (third-person singular simple present minimizes, present participle minimizing, simple past and past participle minimized)
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