1. To reduce the importance, significance, or scope of outcomes or findings
The company tried to minimize results of the environmental impact study.
A empresa tentou minimizar os resultados do estudo de impacto ambiental.
2. To downplay or understate the magnitude of achievements or failures
He attempted to minimize results by claiming the survey sample was too small.
Ele tentou minimizar os resultados afirmando que a amostra da pesquisa era muito pequena.