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

Advocacy organizations are also coordinating to maximize their reach.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement to Slate, a Tinder spokesperson said the company is focused on building “meaningful connections,” and that they “don’t build or design our product to maximize time spent on the app.”

From Slate

It also alleges that CBS licensed the shows at below-market rates and failed to maximize advertising revenues.

From Los Angeles Times

While sudden and unfair evictions have always been an unfortunate reality, tenants' rights groups warn that landlords have become even more audacious in their attempts to maximize profits and exploit renters since the chaos and desperation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Salon

Rather, it would steadily game out the most useful applications of the tech for its everyday products, and maximize its historic advantage as hardware and software pioneer.

From Slate

Related Words

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