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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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The timing of the Seahawks’ pending sale – shortly after their latest Super Bowl win – is most likely intended to maximize the amount of money the estate will collect from the eventual buyer.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The timing of the Seahawks’ pending sale – shortly after their latest Super Bowl win – is most likely intended to maximize the amount of money the estate will collect from the eventual buyer.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Airports manage gate assignments to maximize efficiency, factoring in aircraft size, staffing, baggage handling, and passenger connections.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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