Minimized

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪzd/

Definitions of minimized

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I minimized my expenses by cooking at home instead of eating out.

A2 She minimized the risk of getting lost by using a map.

B1 The company minimized its environmental impact by using recyclable materials.

B2 The new software update minimized the number of bugs in the system.

C1 The government implemented policies to minimize the effects of climate change.

C2 The CEO's strategic decisions minimized the company's losses during the economic downturn.

Examples of minimized in a Sentence

formal The company implemented cost-saving measures that minimized expenses.

informal By carpooling, we minimized our gas expenses for the road trip.

slang I totally minimized the drama by avoiding that party.

figurative His quick thinking minimized the impact of the mistake on the project.

Grammatical Forms of minimized

• past tense: minimized
• plural: minimizes
• comparative: more minimized
• superlative: most minimized
• present tense: minimizing
• future tense: will minimize
• perfect tense: has minimized
• continuous tense: is minimizing
• singular: minimized
• positive degree: minimized
• infinitive: to minimize
• gerund: minimizing
• participle: minimized

Origin and Evolution of minimized

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'minimized' originated from the Latin word 'minimus', meaning smallest or least.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'minimized' has come to be commonly used in English to refer to reducing something to the smallest possible degree or extent.