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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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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