— minimization , n. — minimizer , n.
/min"euh muyz'/ , v.t., minimized, minimizing .
1. to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
2. to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., esp. in a disparaging way; belittle.
Also, esp. Brit., minimise .
[ 1795-1805; MINIM(UM) + -IZE ]