1. past tense and past participle of minimise; reduced to the smallest possible amount or degree
Usage: British spelling
2. made to appear less important or significant than it actually is
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The company minimised costs by reducing staff.
• She minimised the window on her computer screen.
• The report minimised the environmental impact of the project.
• He minimised his role in the team’s success.
• The risk was minimised through careful planning.
• The teacher minimised disruptions during the exam.