maximize

[ mak-suh-mahyz ]
/ ˈmæk səˌmaɪz /
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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.

Origin of maximize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM maximize

max·i·mi·za·tion, max·i·ma·tion, noun max·i·miz·er, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH maximize

maximize optimize

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Words related to maximize

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British Dictionary definitions for maximize

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)

Derived forms of maximize

maximization, maximisation or maximation, noun maximizer or maximiser, noun