minimizing
verb (present participle)UK /ˈmɪnɪmaɪzɪŋ/
US /ˈmɪnɪmaɪzɪŋ/
Making something as small as possible.
She is minimizing the mess by putting all her toys in one box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making something seem less important or serious than it really is.
He kept minimizing his mistake instead of saying sorry.
3. In math, finding the smallest possible value of something.
The students are minimizing the cost by choosing the cheapest plan.
4. Using as little of something as you can.
Minimizing waste helps keep our planet clean.