1. to make smaller or less significant; to reduce in size, extent, or importance
Usage: formal
2. to compress computer code by removing unnecessary characters to reduce file size
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• The architect tried to minify the building’s impact on the historic neighborhood.
• Don’t minify the importance of regular exercise for your health.
• The web developer will minify the CSS files to improve loading speed.
• The software automatically minifies JavaScript code for production.
• She felt the need to minify her role in the project’s success.
• The compression tool can minify HTML files by removing whitespace.