Minimization

/ˌmɪnɪməˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The act or process of making something as small or as insignificant as possible.

The minimization of waste should be a priority for the company.
Visual representation of "minimization" - The act or process of making something as small or as insignificant as possible.

Often appears as...

  • waste minimization
  • cost minimization

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Academic

noun

In mathematics, the process of finding the smallest value that a function can take.

The minimization problem involves finding the lowest point on the graph of the function
Visual representation of "minimization" - In mathematics, the process of finding the smallest value that a function can take.

Often appears as...

  • function minimization
  • problem minimization

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Technical

noun

In computer science, reducing the complexity of a data structure, algorithm, or computation.

She was able to improve the software's speed by minimization of the search algorithm.
Visual representation of "minimization" - In computer science, reducing the complexity of a data structure, algorithm, or computation.

Often appears as...

  • algorithm minimization
  • complexity minimization

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Technical

noun

In psychology, downplaying or dismissing the impact or importance of emotions, thoughts, or experiences.

Minimization is a common defense mechanism to avoid facing painful truths.
Visual representation of "minimization" - In psychology, downplaying or dismissing the impact or importance of emotions, thoughts, or experiences.

Often appears as...

  • emotion minimization
  • experience minimization

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Academic

noun

The act or process of making something as small or as insignificant as possible.

The minimization of waste should be a priority for the company.
Visual representation of "minimization" - The act or process of making something as small or as insignificant as possible.

Often appears as...

  • waste minimization
  • cost minimization

Usage tips

Academic

noun

In mathematics, the process of finding the smallest value that a function can take.

The minimization problem involves finding the lowest point on the graph of the function
Visual representation of "minimization" - In mathematics, the process of finding the smallest value that a function can take.

Often appears as...

  • function minimization
  • problem minimization

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In computer science, reducing the complexity of a data structure, algorithm, or computation.

She was able to improve the software's speed by minimization of the search algorithm.
Visual representation of "minimization" - In computer science, reducing the complexity of a data structure, algorithm, or computation.

Often appears as...

  • algorithm minimization
  • complexity minimization

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In psychology, downplaying or dismissing the impact or importance of emotions, thoughts, or experiences.

Minimization is a common defense mechanism to avoid facing painful truths.
Visual representation of "minimization" - In psychology, downplaying or dismissing the impact or importance of emotions, thoughts, or experiences.

Often appears as...

  • emotion minimization
  • experience minimization

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 4
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Priority Focus

Used to stress the importance of reducing something harmful like waste or cost.

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Our team's minimization of errors is essential for client satisfaction.
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Positive Goal

Often has a positive connotation as it aims to improve efficiency or safety.

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Through continuous minimization of hazards, we maintain a safe workplace.
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Priority Focus

Used to stress the importance of reducing something harmful like waste or cost.

Illustration for Priority Focus
Our team's minimization of errors is essential for client satisfaction.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Goal

Often has a positive connotation as it aims to improve efficiency or safety.

Illustration for Positive Goal
Through continuous minimization of hazards, we maintain a safe workplace.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Priority Focus

Used to stress the importance of reducing something harmful like waste or cost.

Illustration for Priority Focus
Our team's minimization of errors is essential for client satisfaction.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Goal

Often has a positive connotation as it aims to improve efficiency or safety.

Illustration for Positive Goal
Through continuous minimization of hazards, we maintain a safe workplace.
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Video examples

Richard Ledgett: The NSA...

and so we have procedures in place that shreds that out, that says, when you find that, not if you find it, when you find it, because you're certain to find it, here's how you protect that. These are called minimization procedures. They're approved by the attorney general and constitutionally based. And so we protect those.

Video examples

Richard Ledgett: The NSA...

and so we have procedures in place that shreds that out, that says, when you find that, not if you find it, when you find it, because you're certain to find it, here's how you protect that. These are called minimization procedures. They're approved by the attorney general and constitutionally based. And so we protect those.

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Quote examples

Murray Rothbard

American Economist

What is so terrible about transaction costs? On what basis are they considered the ultimate evil, so that their minimization must override all other considerations of choice, freedom, and justice?
Portrait of Murray Rothbard

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Henry Petroski

American Author

Successful design is not the achievement of perfection but the minimization and accommodation of imperfection.
Portrait of Henry Petroski

Quote examples

Murray Rothbard

American Economist

What is so terrible about transaction costs? On what basis are they considered the ultimate evil, so that their minimization must override all other considerations of choice, freedom, and justice?
Portrait of Murray Rothbard

Quote examples

Henry Petroski

American Author

Successful design is not the achievement of perfection but the minimization and accommodation of imperfection.
Portrait of Henry Petroski
Example 1 of 2
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