maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

transitive verb

1

: to increase to a maximum

maximize profits

2

: to make the most of

arranged the furniture to maximize space in the small apartment

3

: to find a maximum value of

4

: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen

maximization

ˌmak-sə-mə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

maximizer

ˈmak-sə-ˌmī-zər 

noun

Examples of maximize in a Sentence

I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.

This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.

Recent Examples on the Web

Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026

Trump’s low support in an election year is hurting his ability to maximize his leverage with China. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

Art, increasingly, is maximized to encompass us, and Cosm understands this moment well. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

For departments with insufficient space, the governor recommended several strategies to maximize the number of employees in offices. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maximize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

1

: to increase to a maximum

maximize profits

2

: to make the most of

maximize your opportunities

3

: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen