Minimisation

Minimisation or minimization may refer to:
 * the opposite of maximisation
 * the opposite of magnification
 * Minimisation (clinical trials)
 * Minification (programming)
 * Structural risk minimization

In psychology:
 * minimisation is a defense mechanism

In mathematics:
 * Optimization (mathematics)
 * Boolean minimization, a technique for optimizing combinational digital circuits
 * Minimal element location

In economics and public policy:
 * Cost-minimization analysis
 * Expenditure minimization problem, in microeconomics
 * Waste minimisation
 * Harm reduction