maximize

[ mak-suh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, max·i·mized, max·i·miz·ing.

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)

Derived Forms

• ˌmaximiˈzation, noun
• ˈmaxiˌmizer, noun

Other Words From

• maxi·mi·zation maxi·mation noun
• maxi·mizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maximize¹

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

Example Sentences

Fill in every option available to maximize your opportunities to appear in the Local Pack.

From Search Engine Watch

“Her clients have reinforced her reputation for maximizing asset value and minimizing risk for property owners and lenders,” then-Deputy Chief Operating Officer Ron Villa told The Daily Transcript after Thompson was hired that September.

From Voice of San Diego

We’re seeing more companies using their advertising to build brand awareness, but that also leads straight back to reconsidering if you’re maximizing the impact of your brand landing page.

From Digiday

Last week, we reintroduced the teams that the NBA brought along for the ride in order to maximize games and revenue, as well as the teams whose playoff spots are secure but who nevertheless seem like long shots to win the title.

From FiveThirtyEight

To decide, it runs a projection—this is the value function—of which direction will maximize the total points, or rewards, it can earn.

From Singularity Hub 

After all, as one McCain aide told The Daily Beast, it is necessary “in order to fully operate the mine and maximize job growth.”

From The Daily Beast

The NCF was created, back in 1982 or so, to maximize hard right-wing evangelical Christian philanthropic giving.

From The Daily Beast

In that case, the best plan is to maximize the white vote and to avoid naturalizing immigrants.

From The Daily Beast

The press was very liberal, back in those days, “so they find every little thing that is wrong and try to maximize it,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

I maximize time in hardened buildings and only return to my thin-walled quarters for sleep.

From The Daily Beast

It is not enough to maximize wealth; we must strive to maximize utilities.

From Project Gutenberg

They try to maximize their benefits at any cost, as long as it is a cost to others.

From Project Gutenberg

This would maximize Shock and Awe and help break the adversary's will.

From Project Gutenberg

We had scheduled the release for mid-March for several reasons which we felt would maximize chances for success.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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