maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

transitive verb

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

maximization

ˌmak-sə-mə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

maximizer

ˈmak-sə-ˌmī-zər 

noun

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

Building a culture of understanding and enthusiasm around AI is essential for long-term adoption and maximizing its potential within your small business. —Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

The Fed is guided by a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 July 2025

The curved design maximizes the height of items that can be placed on each step, such as plants, books, and decorative vases. —Clint Davis, People.com, 3 July 2025

The general idea of daylight saving time is to maximize the use of natural daylight, according to the Almanac. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maximize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

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