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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
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Hi.
Any difference betweeen 'be kept to a minimum' and 'be minimized'?

Like 'Dual accountability should be kept to a minimum'
and "Dual accountability should be kept to a minimum'

Thanks in advance!
  

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Apart from the fact that minimum is a noun and minimize is a verb, it's very difficult to discern a difference. "Dual accountability should be kept to a minimum" best expresses the thought of the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required. Example: Technical difficulties have been kept to a minimum .

— JohnParis

  • Apart from the fact that minimum is a noun and minimize is a verb, it's very difficult to discern a difference.
  • "Dual accountability should be kept to a minimum" best expresses the thought of the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required.
  • Example: Technical difficulties have been kept to a minimum .
  • "Dual accountability should be minimized" indicates a reduction (in something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
  • Example : The aim is to minimize costs.
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Apart from the fact that minimum is a noun and minimize is a verb, it's very difficult to discern a difference.
"Dual accountability should be kept to a minimum" best expresses the thought of the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required. Example: Technical difficulties have been kept to a minimum.
"Dual accountability should be minimized" indicat
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