minify
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make less.
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to minimize.
verb
Other Word Forms
- minification noun
Etymology
Origin of minify
1670–80; < Latin min ( us ) less + -ify, modeled on magnify
Example Sentences
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It's common to minify CSS and JavaScript files by removing whitespace and comments, renaming variables, and a few other tricks.
From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2013
It has become a habit with some to make light of these grim and terrible facts, to minify the suffering experienced, or to try and impute the terrible condition to drink.
From The Arena Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891 by Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)
Unless this fact be kept in mind, the influence of the Church upon Masonry, which no one seeks to minify, may easily be exaggerated.
From The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry by Newton, Joseph Fort
These smiths wear coverings over their ears to minify the noise of their hammering.
From A Columbus of Space by Serviss, Garrett Putman
It seemed to minify the harm of the thing so.
From A Traveler from Altruria: Romance by Howells, William Dean
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