maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz How to pronounce maximize (audio)
maximized; maximizing
Synonyms of maximizenext

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 How to pronounce maximize (audio)
noun
maximizer
ˈmak-sə-ˌmī-zər How to pronounce maximize (audio)
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.
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Founders who focus exclusively on maximizing price may overlook the factors that determine whether employees thrive, customers remain loyal and the business continues to grow after the transaction closes. — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Head to Nordstrom to maximize savings before the Anniversary Sale ends on August 9. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 The four-motor layout enables advanced millisecond-level torque vectoring, allowing software to independently modulate power delivery to each wheel to maximize grip, cornering performance, and high-speed stability. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 The Falcons have tried putting Perkins in various alignments on the line of scrimmage to maximize his unique ability to rush the passer. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximize

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of maximize was in 1815

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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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maximize

verb
max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz How to pronounce maximize (audio)
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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