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.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
To maximize the critical LinkedIn feature, put your best face forward.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As more Americans turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight management, doctors and dietitians are weighing in on which foods work best — and which to avoid — to maximize results and minimize side effects.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
For Finisher Secrets, the larger message is not about doing more tasks or maximizing every hour of the day.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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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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