What is the definition of Minimize? π π
To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
Alright class, settle down and letβs take a look!
Thatβs a fantastic definition from the dictionary β βto make something as small or as insignificant as possible.β But what does that πreallyπ mean?
Think of it like this: you have a big pile of LEGO bricks. You want to build a really cool castle, but you don't want to use πevery single brickπ, right? You might choose to only use the ones you absolutely need for the walls and towers. Youβre trying to
minimize
the number of bricks used β making it as small as possible while still building something awesome!
Itβs about reducing, cutting down, or lessening something. It could be:
π The amount of sugar in your tea (to minimize sweetness)
π The amount of time you spend on a task (to minimize wasted effort)
π The amount of noise in a room (to minimize distractions)
Essentially, it's about keeping things to the bare minimum β just enough to get the job done!
Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on?