minimization

Plural: minimizations

Noun

• the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
• The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.
• The tendency to present events as trivial or unimportant; trivialization
• The process of finding the minimum value of a function.

Examples

• "companies should engage in risk minimization"
• "the minimization of racial experiences by peers"

Synonyms

minimisation

Antonyms

maximization

Related Words

maximization, minimalization