What is "minimized"

minimize \min"i*mize\ (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. minimized (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. minimizing (m[i^]n"[i^]*m[imac]*z[i^]ng).]

1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
   --Bentham.

2. To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.

minimized \minimized\ adj. Reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree.

decreased \decreased\ adj. made less in size or amount or degree. Opposite of increased. [Narrower terms: attenuate, attenuated, faded, weakened; belittled, diminished, small; cut, cut-rate; diminished, lessened; minimized; remittent; attenuated]

Syn: reduced.

vb. (en-past of: minimize)

adj. reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree