present participle
It describes making something as small, low, or limited as possible.
They are minimizing energy use.
The new system is minimizing the risk of errors.
American English
How to pronounce minimizing
verb · nounB2Common word
MIHnuhmaizihng
/ˈmɪ.nəˌmaɪ.zɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of minimize
The spelling is minimizing, not minimizeing.
It describes making something as small, low, or limited as possible.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund
It is the act of making something as small, low, or limited as possible.
Minimizing energy use lowers the bill.
Minimizing the risk of delays requires careful planning.
present participle
It describes treating a problem, fact, or feeling as less important or serious than it really is.
She is minimizing the seriousness of the accident.
The report is minimizing residents' concerns.
gerund
It is the act of making a problem, fact, or feeling seem less important or serious than it really is.
Minimizing the problem will not make it disappear.
Minimizing her pain only makes her feel unheard.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: minimizing, not minimizeing.