'minimizing' definitions:
Definition of 'minimizing'
From: GCIDE
- minimize \min"i*mize\ (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. minimized (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. minimizing (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]*z[i^]ng).]
- 1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum. --Bentham. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage. [PJC]