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.
Recent Examples on the Web
When organizing your garage, aim to maximize vertical space.
—
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
During the white-hot 2021 cycle—when bidding wars broke out at nearly every price point—sellers who wanted to maximize price often chose to go live rather than stay quiet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
On Women’s Cloudflow 4 Weighing less than half a pound, the light-as-air On Women’s Cloudflow 4 are designed to maximize speed, with a forward-roll technology that encourages momentum.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the workers best positioned to benefit as generative AI tools like ChatGPT reshape the labor market will be those who understand how to use the technology to maximize their own performance, as well as how to test and train AI, Seamans said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
During the white-hot 2021 cycle—when bidding wars broke out at nearly every price point—sellers who wanted to maximize price often chose to go live rather than stay quiet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
On Women’s Cloudflow 4 Weighing less than half a pound, the light-as-air On Women’s Cloudflow 4 are designed to maximize speed, with a forward-roll technology that encourages momentum.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the workers best positioned to benefit as generative AI tools like ChatGPT reshape the labor market will be those who understand how to use the technology to maximize their own performance, as well as how to test and train AI, Seamans said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Cite this Entry
“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share