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minimize
In a graphical environment, minimizing hides an application that is currently on screen. As an indication that the application is still open, an icon representing the program is placed on a toolbar known as the Taskbar in Windows and the Dock in the Mac. Clicking the icon restores the application to its previous location. See Win Minimize windows.
minimize [′minĀ·ə‚mīz]
(communications)
Condition when normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced so messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency will not be delayed.
(computer science)
In a graphical user interface environment, to reduce a window to an icon that represents the application running in the window.


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