minimization
|min/i/mi/za/tion|
B2
/ˌmɪnɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(minimize)
reduce to smallest
Etymology
Etymology Information
'minimization' originates from the Latin word 'minimus,' meaning 'smallest.'
Historical Evolution
'Minimization' evolved from the Latin 'minimizationem,' which was adapted into English as 'minimization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'making something as small as possible,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of reducing something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
The minimization of waste is crucial for environmental sustainability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41