1. reducing something to the smallest possible amount or degree
Usage: British spelling; present participle of minimise
2. representing or estimating something at less than its true value or importance
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The company is minimising costs by reducing staff.
• She’s minimising the risks involved in the project.
• The new design is minimising waste in the production process.
• He accused her of minimising his achievements.
• The software is minimising energy consumption automatically.
• They’re minimising their environmental impact through recycling.
• The manager was minimising the severity of the problem.