MINIMIZATION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

minimisation; minimization

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("minimization" is a kind of...):

decrease; diminution; reduction; step-down (the act of decreasing or reducing something)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "minimization"):

tax avoidance (the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods)

Antonym:

maximization (the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position)

Derivation:

minimize (make small or insignificant)

minimize (represent as less significant or important)

minimize (cause to seem less serious; play down)