maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

transitive verb

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

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

The question is how to minimize the pain and maximize opportunities for prosperity. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

Unfortunately, in this movie, the government has prioritized youth to maximize productivity, so anyone of an older class is effectively out. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026

The Bruins force opponents to maximize every possession. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026

But with age comes an NBA-ready game for a Warriors team that is trying to maximize the final years of Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, 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