어떠한 것의 양, 크기, 혹은 정도를 가능한 한 가장 적은 상태로 낮추거나 제한하다.
To reduce something to the lowest possible amount, degree, or size.
예문:
"The manager is looking for new strategies to minimize production costs."
"Wearing a seatbelt can minimize the risk of injury during a car accident."
어떤 것의 중요성이나 가치를 실제보다 낮게 표현하거나 대수롭지 않게 여기다.
To represent or treat something as if it is less important or significant than it really is.
예문:
"It is unfair to minimize his contribution to the team's success."
"The spokesperson tried to minimize the impact of the negative news."