maximize

American

[mak-suh-mahyz] / ˈmæk səˌmaɪz /

especially British, maximise

verb (used with object)

maximized, maximizing

to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.

to look for ways of maximizing profit.
to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify.

He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.
to make the greatest or fullest use of.

Maximize your time by planning ahead.

maximize British

/ ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz /

verb

(tr) to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
maths to find the maximum of (a function)

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Other Word Forms

maximation noun
maximization noun
maximizer noun

Etymology

Origin of maximize

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

Example Sentences

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As OpenAI opens its inventory to a broader array of advertising partners to maximize yield, Trade Desk’s win rates will face natural compression.

From Barron's

Moreover, as OpenAI opens its inventory to a broader array of advertising partners to maximize yield, Trade Desk’s win rates will face natural compression, Reese wrote.

From Barron's

“This strategy shift means we will not be optimizing for immediate revenue growth, but for maximizing our revenue opportunity over the long term,” Baker said on an analyst call.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diamondback Energy said it would keep production flat and maximize free cash flow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Part of the plan for maximizing Betts’ abilities is minimizing his work in camp.

From Los Angeles Times

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