as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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This kind of dynamic decision-making reduces deadhead miles, lowers fuel costs, and minimizes delivery delays.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Patient recruitment, a common bottleneck, is significantly improved with AI, which analyzes eligibility criteria and patient demographics to quickly identify and assemble suitable participants, minimizing dropouts and delays.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Through its Predictive Models that anticipate market trends, UME Tech empowers businesses to adopt effective strategies but minimize marketing expenses.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for all-out efforts to rescue people, minimize casualties and resettle those whose homes were damaged.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Patient recruitment, a common bottleneck, is significantly improved with AI, which analyzes eligibility criteria and patient demographics to quickly identify and assemble suitable participants, minimizing dropouts and delays.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Through its Predictive Models that anticipate market trends, UME Tech empowers businesses to adopt effective strategies but minimize marketing expenses.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for all-out efforts to rescue people, minimize casualties and resettle those whose homes were damaged.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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