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in the PONS Dictionary

mini·mize [ˈmɪnɪmaɪz] VB trans

1. minimize (reduce):

to minimize sth
etw auf ein Minimum [o. Mindestmaß] beschränken
to minimize sth
etw minimieren

2. minimize (underestimate):

to minimize sth
etw schlechtmachen
to minimize sth (play down)
etw bagatellisieren
to minimize sb's feelings/concerns/anger
jds Gefühle/Sorgen/Ärger herunterspielen
(belittle) to minimize sb
jdn herabsetzen

3. minimize COMPUT:

to minimize sth
etw auf Symbolgröße verkleinern [o. minimieren]
to minimize a window
ein Fenster minimieren
Present
Iminimize
youminimize
he/she/itminimizes
weminimize
youminimize
theyminimize
Past
Iminimized
youminimized
he/she/itminimized
weminimized
youminimized
theyminimized
Present Perfect
Ihaveminimized
youhaveminimized
he/she/ithasminimized
wehaveminimized
youhaveminimized
theyhaveminimized
Past Perfect
Ihadminimized
youhadminimized
he/she/ithadminimized
wehadminimized
youhadminimized
theyhadminimized
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