What does MINIMIZE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble score
- 21
- Words With Friends score
- 24
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
verb
- make small or insignificant“Let's minimize the risk”
- represent as less significant or important
- cause to seem less serious; play down“Don't belittle his influence”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
minimizes22minimizing24
Anagrams of MINIMIZE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside MINIMIZE
20 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is MINIMIZE a valid word in word games?
MINIMIZE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is MINIMIZE worth?
MINIMIZE is worth 21 points with Scrabble letter values and 24 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from MINIMIZE?
20 other words, including IN, ME, MEN and MINE.