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

Efficient turnarounds help airlines maximize aircraft utilization, reduce disruption and improve passenger satisfaction. — Christiaan Hen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The purpose of transit is not to maximize ridership on paper. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

To maximize efficiency, a complex triple-junction solar cell was made by stacking three perovskite absorbers with varying band gaps. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Social media and technology firms employ some of the brightest minds in the world and increasingly sophisticated AI tools to maximize user engagement. — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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