2024 · Q91
In the following items, a word is given, followed by two suggested meanings. You are required to identify the correct meaning of the word and indicate your choice by using the code that follows: 'Minimise'
- 1Reduce something to the smallest possible degree
- 2Reduce expenses, or the degree of anything or of any activity
EnglishReading Comprehension
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Minimise means both to reduce something to the smallest possible degree and, in practical use, to reduce expenses or the degree of any activity. Both suggested meanings are valid senses of the word. Therefore both 1 and 2, option C, is correct.