maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
2
: to make the most of
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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These appearances are well-calculated to maximize exposure.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
For a franchise trying to maximize Giannis’ prime, this might be the toughest decision yet.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Here, Hosokawa offers a few ways to maximize your chances of seeing one, while also detailing a few other ways to enjoy the island’s natural bounty.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
Venezuela has never qualified for a senior World Cup, and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF), which has for decades been riddled with corruption, has failed to maximize opportunities for the sport to grow there.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
For a franchise trying to maximize Giannis’ prime, this might be the toughest decision yet.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Here, Hosokawa offers a few ways to maximize your chances of seeing one, while also detailing a few other ways to enjoy the island’s natural bounty.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
Venezuela has never qualified for a senior World Cup, and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF), which has for decades been riddled with corruption, has failed to maximize opportunities for the sport to grow there.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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