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

McDonough said the goal with the discussions about screen time is to maximize student learning. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Because compensation is tied to conversions, publishers have a far stronger incentive to optimize their content and placement strategies to maximize the likelihood of a sale. — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Instead, the Canucks should spend this season propping up their veteran players so as to maximize their exchange value, while remaining focused on gathering information on their best young players. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Put simply, Hanke sees Venezuela’s future as the world’s leading oil maverick that will go rogue if OPEC’s strictures prevent it from maximizing the worth of its sumptuous reserves. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 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