maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

transitive verb

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

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

Restricted by the 40-millimeter stack height limit set by World Athletics, On’s engineers stripped away all non-essential elements to maximize the amount of their ultra-bouncy PEBA foam, Helion HF hyper underfoot. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

The filing also discusses the company's strategy to grow net operating income, pursue asset dispositions, and maximize value for shareholders, while monitoring market conditions and potential transaction opportunities. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

For about a decade residents and city leaders were divided over how to redevelop the area, with some in support of maximizing the number of housing and office spaces and others resistant to adopting such large projects. —Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

By choosing the right infrastructure, managing costs, and ensuring data security, organizations can maximize LLM benefits. —Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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