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
These smiths wear coverings over their ears to minify the noise of their hammering.
From A Columbus of Space by Serviss, Garrett Putman
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
Best of all, it would greatly minify the evils of bribery for reasons given above.
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
Disposition has also its concave and convex lenses, which magnify some things and minify others.
From The True Citizen, How to Become One by Markwick, W. F.
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