01 Word definition

minimize

8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants

Is MINIMIZE a word?

Yes. MINIMIZE is a 8-letter verb. make small or insignificant Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell MINIMIZE?

M-I-N-I-M-I-Z-E

MINIMIZE contains 8 letters, begins with M, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. make small or insignificant

    Let's minimize the risk

2verb

  1. represent as less significant or important

Synonyms
minimiseunderstatedownplay
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score21points
Words With Friends24points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is MINIMIZE spelled?

M1I2N3I4M5I6Z7E8
Starts withMINFirst 3 letters
Ends withIZELast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats I, M
Vowel balance4 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About MINIMIZE.

How do you spell MINIMIZE?

MINIMIZE is spelled M-I-N-I-M-I-Z-E. It contains 8 letters.