maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
2
: to make the most of
3
: to find a maximum value of
4
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
Examples of maximize in a Sentence
I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
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Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Our expert take The Chase Freedom Flex® is an excellent cash-back card for maximizing your spending in a variety of categories.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
This rustic, log cabin-esque tiny house also features a charming double casement window that conveniently opens outward—not inward—to maximize the cabin’s interior space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
His feel for the game and ability to put players in a position intended to maximize their abilities was unmatched.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
maximize your opportunities
3
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
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