maximize
[ mak-suh-mahyz ]
/ ˈmæk səˌmaɪz /
verb (used with object), max·i·mized, max·i·miz·ing.
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.
Also
especially British,
max·i·mise.
OTHER WORDS FROM maximize
max·i·mi·za·tion, max·i·ma·tion, noun max·i·miz·er, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH maximize
maximize optimizeWords nearby maximize
Example sentences from the Web for maximise
Supernatural sanctions are supposed to maximise pain with a minimum of effect.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) |Leslie Stephen
British Dictionary definitions for maximise
maximize
maximise
/ (ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz) /
verb
(tr)
to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
maths
to find the maximum of (a function)