Meaning & use
minimalize
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To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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The team worked to minimalize waste in the manufacturing process.
Good design often tries to minimalize distractions on a page.
A note on using this word
'Minimalize' and 'minimize' are close synonyms, but many usage guides recommend 'minimize' as the more standard and widely accepted choice.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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