minimization

/ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something as small or as little as possible.
    • Minimization of waste is a key goal for environmentalists.
    • Her strategy involved the minimization of risks before starting the project.
    • The company focused on cost minimization to increase profits.
  2. The act of treating something as less important or serious than it really is.
    • His minimization of the problem only made things worse.
    • Minimization of the conflict's impact was seen as a political tactic.
    • The report was criticized for its minimization of the health risks.
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