maximize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.
to look for ways of maximizing profit.
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to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify.
He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.
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to make the greatest or fullest use of.
Maximize your time by planning ahead.
verb
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(tr) to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
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maths to find the maximum of (a function)
Other Word Forms
- maximation noun
- maximization noun
- maximizer noun
Etymology
Origin of maximize
Example Sentences
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Second, algorithms designed to maximize engagement amplify extreme content.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
As people get accustomed to the break, employers and workers might look for ways to maximize it, said Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, an economics professor at Boston College.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Netflix’s strategy uses larger price increases on higher tiers to maximize revenue and encourage adoption of its ad-supported plan.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In the Help Me Retire column Alessandra Malito answered this question to help a 66-year-old reader receiving Social Security disability payments understand how to maximize her retirement benefits.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
I had to maximize my expectations for myself because no one else would, and I had to have the guts to pursue what I wanted even though it meant charting my own path.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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