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 newest data centers use an immersion cooling approach in which the entire server rack is immersed in the cooling liquid to maximize heat transfer. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026

To maximize effectiveness, plant trap crops at the edge of your garden. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

More and more, homeowners are utilizing this traditionally utilitarian organization solution to maximize space and functionality in the kitchen. —Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026

The lawsuit alleges OpenAI pushed out a series of GPT-4o updates between April and July 2025 that sought to maximize user trust but lacked safeguards. —Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maximize

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

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