Meaning of the word de-emphasize in English

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de-emphasize

US /diːˈɛmfəsaɪz/
UK /diːˈɛmfəsaɪz/

Verb

to reduce the importance or prominence of something

Example:
The report tends to de-emphasize the negative aspects of the project.
The new policy will de-emphasize standardized testing.