maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
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
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.
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As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition.
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Julia Taliesin, an economic analyst and licensed insurance agent at the comparison site Insurify, says the same rule applies broadly across the industry, and that buying right after booking maximizes eligibility for time-sensitive add-ons.
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2 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The platform is designed to operate at 800-volt DC, the same voltage as GPU racks, ensuring less waste and maximizing compute per watt.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition.
—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Julia Taliesin, an economic analyst and licensed insurance agent at the comparison site Insurify, says the same rule applies broadly across the industry, and that buying right after booking maximizes eligibility for time-sensitive add-ons.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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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
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