Noun: minimization ,mi-ni-mu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,mi-ni-mI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The act of reducing something to the least possible amount, degree or position
"The minimization of waste was a key goal in the new manufacturing process";
- minimisation [Brit]
Derived forms: minimizations
Type of: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Encyclopedia: Minimization