minimize
verb/ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
Frequency rank: #5,375 most common English word
Meaning
To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example sentence
To reduce the impact of errors, always try to minimize their effects as much as possible.
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