minimize
verb/ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
Frequency rank: #5,375 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example sentence
When mistakes happen, always try to minimize their effects as much as possible.
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