0 present participle of minimize --
1 to reduce something to the least possible level or amount: --
The laparoscope holding mechanism has to satisfy additional constraints by minimizing the occupied space above the patient.
The results obtained in this article suggest the following two rules of thumb for minimizing the expected makespan and the total expected completion time, respectively.
Methods for minimizing the confounding effects of word length in the analysis of phonotactic probability and neighborhood density.
The introduction and adherence to effective control measures, based on the principles of hazard analysis, provide the best means of minimizing this risk.
Thus, it maximizes the benefits of frugivory by minimizing searching costs.
To simplify, a space conformation consists in minimizing the residual weak energy on the whole molecule, while respecting constraints of strong connections.
Moreover, geographic concentration was more important in 2004 than in past elections in minimizing these coordination errors.
The second term on the right is for minimizing the joint velocity, thus smoothing the motion as well as minimizing energy consumption.
