'Minimization' definitions:

Definition of 'minimization'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position [syn: minimization, minimisation] [ant: maximation, maximisation, maximization]

Definition of 'Minimization'

From: GCIDE
  • Minimization \Min`i*mi*za"tion\, n. The act or process of minimizing. --Bentham. [1913 Webster]