maximize

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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

maximization

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noun

max·​i·​mi·​za·​tion

variants also British maximisation

ˌmaksəmə̇ˈzāshən, 

-səˌmīˈz-

plural -s

: an act of maximizing or the state of being maximized

Examples of maximize in a Sentence

Verb

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

Verb

Sustainable performance depends on balancing effort with recovery, not maximizing activity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The approach is intended to encourage innovation and maximize competition. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

The fear is that investors, seeking return on their investments, will push to influence matters beyond their remit in order to maximize their profits. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

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