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AWL Sublist 8 · Academic Word
minimise
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/ Syllables: min·i·mise
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To reduce something to the smallest possible amount, level, or degree.
Synonyms
reduce
lessen
curtail
Antonyms
maximise
increase
Translations
minimise in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
يقلل، يصغر
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
جعل شيء ما أصغر ما يمكن أو أقل ما يمكن.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Minimise means to reduce as much as possible. Lab protocols minimise contamination risk when technicians prepare sterile cultures for microbiology experiments.
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Memory TipMinimum rise — minimise pushes toward the smallest level.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Researchers minimise bias by randomising participants before treatment begins in the clinical trial protocol.
Campus planners minimise energy use through insulation upgrades documented in the sustainability master plan.
Editors advise authors to minimise jargon so interdisciplinary readers can follow complex theoretical arguments.
Word Families & Pronunciation
minimise
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | minimised |
| verb | minimises |
| noun | minimisation |
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