noun
the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
• Syn: ↑minimization
• Ant: ↑maximization (for: ↑minimization)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑minimise, ↑minimize (for: ↑minimization)
• Hypernyms: ↑decrease, ↑diminution, ↑reduction, ↑step-down
• Hyponyms: ↑tax avoidance
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minimizāˈtion or minimisāˈtion noun
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Main Entry: ↑minimum
Useful english dictionary. 2012.