nounformal
the process of reducing something to the smallest possible amount or degree
Waste minimization can save the company money.
Common phrases & grammar
waste minimization · risk minimization
American English
How to pronounce minimization
nounB2
MIHnuhmuhZAYshn
/ˈmɪ.nə.mə.ˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
5 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the process of reducing something to the smallest possible amount or degree
What to listen for
Usual pronunciation/ˌmɪn.ə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Full-vowel alternate/ˌmɪn.ə.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Meanings & examples
nounformalless common
the act of making a problem or fact seem less serious or important than it is
The report criticized the minimization of the safety risks.
Common phrases & grammar
minimization of risks · minimization of the problem