maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
2
: to make the most of
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
Here’s how each sector can work together to drive meaningful change and maximize impact:
Industry can take several proactive steps to partner with academia, the military/government and nonprofits.
—
Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Last month, Delta President Glen Hauenstein announced to investors that Delta would expand its pilot program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to maximize what individual consumers pay.
—George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Because that is why you were hired—to maximize shareholder returns.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 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.
Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Last month, Delta President Glen Hauenstein announced to investors that Delta would expand its pilot program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to maximize what individual consumers pay.
—George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Because that is why you were hired—to maximize shareholder returns.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 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