maximize
verb (used with object)
to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.
maximizing
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present participleof maximize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He has emphasized his focus on maximizing shareholder value and has said the company should look at “optimizing our portfolio,” sometimes seen as Wall Street code for selling parts of the business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
“We’re coming up with new ways on how to improve and maximizing potential,” Anderson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Instead of attempting full reusability from the beginning, the design focuses on partial reuse while maximizing efficiency.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Most of the break-even analyses and general advice I see focus solely on maximizing total lifetime Social Security benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
To judge from their behavior, all the rating agencies worried about was maximizing the number of deals they rated for Wall Street investment banks, and the fees they collected from them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
