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.
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No need to pore over spreadsheets and calculate the perfect ratio of farmers per land plot to maximize yields like in Banished, for example.
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Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
With all the hubbub surrounding her debut, Bueckers was at least in her element when the ball tipped, even if the Wings have some work to do to figure out how to maximize her skills.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Knicks represent the biggest media market in the USA which, duh, will maximize Eastern Conference Finals TV ratings.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
This measured approach can allow your team to develop the necessary skills and processes that maximize technology investments.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
With all the hubbub surrounding her debut, Bueckers was at least in her element when the ball tipped, even if the Wings have some work to do to figure out how to maximize her skills.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Knicks represent the biggest media market in the USA which, duh, will maximize Eastern Conference Finals TV ratings.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
This measured approach can allow your team to develop the necessary skills and processes that maximize technology investments.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximize
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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
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