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