minimized

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf das kleinstmögliche Maß, den geringsten Grad oder die kleinste Menge reduziert wurde.

Describes something that has been reduced to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduced to a minimumB2formal

   Made as small as possible in size, amount, or degree.

   Minimiert

   • The risks were minimized through careful planning.
   • The window was minimized to the taskbar on the computer.
   • The impact of the storm was minimized by early warnings.

   Synonymeabbreviatedcutdecreaseddiminishedloweredminimalreducedtrimmed

   Antonymeinflatedmagnified

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas auf das geringstmögliche Maß, den kleinsten Umfang oder die niedrigste Stufe zu verringern; auch im Sinne von herunterspielen oder bagatellisieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduce to smallest possibleB2formal

   To reduce something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

   Minimieren

   • We need to minimize the risks before starting the project.
   • The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
   • She tried to minimize the amount of waste produced.

   Synonymecurtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelessenreduceshrink

   Antonymemaximize

2. Downplay or belittleB2formal

   To make something seem less important or serious than it actually is.

   Herunterspielen

   • He tried to minimize the significance of the error.
   • The politician minimized the impact of the scandal.
   • Don't minimize her achievements; she worked very hard.

   Synonymebelittlede-emphasizediminishdiscountdownplayplay downsoft-pedaltrivializeunderstate

   Antonymeemphasizeexaggeratehighlightoverstatestress

3. Computer interfaceA2informalIT

   To hide a window or application from view, typically by clicking a button.

   Minimieren

   • Click the button to minimize the window.
   • She minimized the game to check her email.
   • You can minimize all open windows with this shortcut.

   Synonymehide

   Antonymemaximizerestore