maximize

especially British, max·i·mise

[mak-suh-mahyz]

verb (used with object)

maximized, maximizing 

1. to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.

   to look for ways of maximizing profit.

2. to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify.

   He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.

3. to make the greatest or fullest use of.

   Maximize your time by planning ahead.

maximize

/ ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum

2. maths to find the maximum of (a function)

Other Word Forms

• maximization noun
• maximizer noun
• maximation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maximize¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; maxim(um) + -ize

Example Sentences

“Carriers here are looking to maximize lifetime value by converting strong device subsidies into years of higher monthly service revenue through 24 or 36-month financing contracts,” wrote Counterpoint senior analyst Maurice Klaehne.

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“It’s about trying to maximize upside capture in bull markets, while also minimizing downside capture in bear markets,” Darius Dale, chief executive of 42 Macro, told MarketWatch.

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To maximize the information gained, the team developed sophisticated methods for separating elements and analyzing isotopes with extraordinary precision, realizing the full potential of current geochemical analytical techniques.

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“My job is to be a voice for 200,000 people and to maximize their freedom and their liberty,” he said.

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But AI is very power intensive and requires cooling systems to maximize efficiency.

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Related Words

• augment 
• bloat 
• boost 
• enlarge 
• escalate 
• exaggerate 
• expand 
• magnify 
• overestimate 
• pad 
• widen