minimize
US /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
UK /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
1.
meminimalkan, mengurangi
reduce (something, especially something undesirable or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree
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We need to minimize the risks involved in this project.
Kita perlu meminimalkan risiko yang terlibat dalam proyek ini.
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The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
Perusahaan bertujuan untuk meminimalkan dampak lingkungannya.
2.
meremehkan, mengecilkan
represent (something) as being smaller or less important than it actually is
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Don't minimize the seriousness of the situation.
Jangan meremehkan keseriusan situasi ini.
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He tended to minimize his own achievements.
Dia cenderung meremehkan pencapaiannya sendiri.